Writer

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower product teams to do their best work, we are building an issue tracking and project management tool that combines UI elegance with world-class performance. Founded in 2019, Linear has become the tool of choice for 10,000+ companies to plan and build their products.Linear was set up as a fully remote company from the start. Today, our small but mighty team is distributed across North America and Europe. What unites us is relentless focus, fast execution, and our passion for software craftsmanship. We are all makers at heart and care deeply about the quality of our work.We believe the best stories in technology aren't just about tools and features they're about the people building the future, their challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned. We're looking for an exceptional writer who can uncover and craft compelling narratives that resonate deeply with builders in engineering, product, and design. Your writing will blend deep industry insights with practical wisdom, bringing fresh perspectives on the craft of building great software products.You'll have the opportunity to tell stories that matter to our community, whether they're about Linear or not. From deep dives into engineering challenges at high-growth companies to philosophical essays about product design, from profiles of transformative technical leaders to analysis of emerging best practices in software development you'll help create content that becomes essential reading for builders everywhere.Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and remote-only company. At this time, we can support hiring within the US and in most European time zones for this role.Requirements3+ years of experience writing about technology, engineering, product development, or related fieldsProven track record of creating compelling long-form content that drives engagement and discussionStrong understanding of software development, product management, and design principlesExceptional interviewing skills with the ability to draw out insights and narratives from technical leadersEditorial mindset with strong story selection and development capabilitiesExperience building and maintaining relationships with technical leaders and companiesPortfolio of published work demonstrating your ability to write for technical audiencesWhat you'll doConceptualize, research, and write in-depth articles about building great products and companiesInterview engineering leaders, product managers, designers, and founders to uncover compelling storiesDevelop editorial strategies that align with Linear's mission and resonate with our communityCreate a mix of content including long-form articles, editorial series, and narrative featuresBuild relationships with technical leaders and companies to source unique stories and perspectivesCollaborate with our design team to ensure visual storytelling enhances written narrativesMaintain high editorial standards while consistently publishing quality contentHelp establish Linear as a trusted voice in the software development communityWhat we offerInteresting and challenging workWork-life balanceCompetitive salary and equityEmployee-friendly equity terms (early exercise, extended exercise)Paid lunch and coffee during workdaysWork remotely, no commuting to the officePaid co-working space/desk at an officeHealth, dental, and vision insurance (US)Regular team events and offsites5 weeks of paid vacation4 months of paid parental leaveLearn how we think and workA story about our mission:Read MeMake an Org Chart You Want to Ship Advice from Linear on How Heirloom Tomatoes Should Inspire Team DesignBuilding our teams:Why and how we do work trials at LinearA video series: Conversations on Quality