# Full Stack Software Engineer - Community

**Company:** [Substack](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/substack)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $140k – $260k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** TypeScript, Node.js, Express, React, Postgres, mobile development, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-08-11

> Build end-to-end frontend, backend, and occasional mobile features for creator communities, owning projects from product discovery through deployment. The role requires at least seven years of software engineering experience, autonomy, product-mindedness, and proficiency or interest in TypeScript, Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build frontend, backend, and occasionally mobile features that help creators manage their communities and users connect more deeply within those communities.
- Collaborate with designers, writers, support staff, and other teams.
- Own work across product concept, research, implementation, and deployment.
- Contribute ideas for new products and user experience improvements.
- Prototype and ship products to millions of users.

## Requirements
- At least **7 years of software engineering experience**.
- Work independently and autonomously, taking ownership and demonstrating leadership.
- Maintain high standards when working on production systems.
- Build elegant and user-friendly product experiences.
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues.
- Alignment with Substack’s mission to build a better business model for writing.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience working with machine learning technology.
- Experience at a fast-growing startup or on a high-performing growth team.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Cash compensation salary range: **$140,000–$260,000**.
- Equity for all full-time roles.
- Exceptional benefits.
- Final offers may vary based on experience and expertise.

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