Systems & Reliability Engineer

Substack is revolutionizing the writing industry by providing a platform where writers can directly connect with and monetize their audience. As a Systems & Reliability Engineer at Substack, you'll be at the forefront of building and maintaining the infrastructure that powers this innovative platform.

The role involves architecting scalable systems to support Substack's rapidly growing ecosystem. You'll work with technologies like Node/Express, Postgres, and Redis on AWS infrastructure, building foundational tools and systems that enable product engineering and feature development.

Your responsibilities will include scaling platforms to handle increasing traffic, designing resilient systems, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions. You'll work closely with product teams, designers, writers, and support staff throughout the entire product development process.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience and can contribute across the full web stack, with a particular focus on building resilient, scalable backend systems. You should be independent, autonomous, and capable of maintaining high standards when working on production systems.

Substack values individuals who take pride in creating elegant product experiences and can collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The company's mission is to build a better business model for writing, and they're seeking passionate people who share this vision.

The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $170,000 to $230,000, plus equity and benefits. The role is remote-based (U.S.), providing flexibility while contributing to a platform that's transforming how writers monetize their work.

Join a team that includes talent from companies like Kik, Instagram, and top publications, backed by notable investors including Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz. At Substack, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of independent writing while working with cutting-edge technologies and solving interesting scaling challenges.