Full-Time

Writer

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Linear

Linear

51-200 employees

Software development tool for task management

Enterprise Software

Mid

Remote in USA

Hiring within the US and in most European time zones.

Category
Creative Writing
Editing & Proofreading
Content & Writing
Copywriting
Required Skills
Product Management

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Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience writing about technology, engineering, product development, or related fields
  • Proven track record of creating compelling long-form content that drives engagement and discussion
  • Strong understanding of software development, product management, and design principles
  • Exceptional interviewing skills with the ability to draw out insights and narratives from technical leaders
  • Editorial mindset with strong story selection and development capabilities
  • Experience building and maintaining relationships with technical leaders and companies
  • Portfolio of published work demonstrating your ability to write for technical audiences
Responsibilities
  • Conceptualize, research, and write in-depth articles about building great products and companies
  • Interview engineering leaders, product managers, designers, and founders to uncover compelling stories
  • Develop editorial strategies that align with Linear's mission and resonate with our community
  • Create a mix of content including long-form articles, editorial series, and narrative features
  • Build relationships with technical leaders and companies to source unique stories and perspectives
  • Collaborate with our design team to ensure visual storytelling enhances written narratives
  • Maintain high editorial standards while consistently publishing quality content
  • Help establish Linear as a trusted voice in the software development community

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and established enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks into smaller, manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to focus on relevant tasks, and it provides issue templates for effective issue writing. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to work more effectively.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$50.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Linear raised $35 million in Series B funding to expand its operations.
  • The rise of remote work increases demand for Linear's collaborative software development tools.
  • Integration with AI-driven tools could enhance Linear's task management efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Potential reputational damage from association with Carta's unethical practices.
  • Increased competition from new integrations like Plain, offering similar features.
  • Challenge of maintaining rapid growth after raising $35 million in Series B funding.

What makes Linear unique

  • Linear offers rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync capabilities.
  • The platform provides automated backlog management, reducing manual labor for development teams.
  • Linear's 'Cycles' feature helps teams focus on upcoming work with configurable tracking.

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Benefits

Work life balance

Competitive salary and equity

Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)

Work remotely, no commuting to the office

Health, dental and vision insurance (US)

5 weeks paid vacation

Parental leave

M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories

Stipend to set up your home office

Latest productivity software

Paid lunch and coffee during work days

Paid co-working space/desk at an office

Regular team events and offsites

Quarterly hack weeks

401(k) Plan (US)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Contxto
Jan 8th, 2024
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Carta, a Silicon Valley-based cap table management company, faces accusations from Finnish CEO Karri Saarinen of Linear for allegedly using sensitive customer data unethically. Saarinen claims Carta approached his angel investors without consent, offering to sell Linear shares to undisclosed buyers. This breach of trust has raised serious questions about Carta’s business practices.Linear, a project management software firm and Carta customer, was shocked to find Carta reaching out to its early-stage investors, offering to facilitate share sales. Saarinen, who discovered this through a family member and investor in Linear, expressed his betrayal on LinkedIn, criticizing Carta for not consulting them before initiating any secondary sale discussions.Carta’s CEO, Henry Ward, responded to the backlash, apologizing and acknowledging an employee’s breach of internal protocols. However, Saarinen remained unconvinced, citing similar experiences from other investors and companies, suggesting a broader pattern of behavior by Carta.The incident has prompted a broader discussion about Carta’s customer data usage and the protection of sensitive information in its contracts. Despite claims of separation between its cap table management and private stock market aspirations, the controversy has left customers questioning Carta’s ethical standards and data protection policies

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