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Job Description
Join TLDR, a rapidly growing collective of technical newsletters with over 6 million subscribers, as a Software Engineer. Own the full development lifecycle from ideation to launch, building critical internal tools, landing pages, and analytics with a focus on speed, simplicity, and business outcomes. Report directly to the CEO and significantly impact the growth and scalability of the platform.
Key Information
- Location Model: Remote
- Location Details: Remote
- Salary Range: Competitive (based on leveling)
- Years Experience Min: 3 years
- Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
- Company Industry: Tech Newsletter / Media / SaaS
- Visa Sponsorship: N/A
- Relocation Assistance: N/A
- Working Hours: N/A (Flexible with focus on urgency/velocity)
Technical Stack
- Core (Must-Have):
- Typescript
- Postgres / Supabase
- AI Developer Tools (Cursor, Windsurf)
- Nice-to-Have:
- N/A
Role & Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full software development lifecycle (ideation to launch).
- Gather requirements and interact directly with users/stakeholders.
- Build internal tools, landing pages, and analytics quickly and pragmatically.
- Make product decisions prioritizing business outcomes.
- Continuously improve engineering velocity.
- Must-Have Qualifications:
- 3+ years of engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Typescript and Postgres/Supabase.
- Expert-level user of AI developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.).
- Deep product mindset.
- Fast-paced startup experience with urgency and comfort with ambiguity.
- Full-cycle ownership experience.
- Bias towards simplicity and minimalism in technical stacks.
- Strong focus on business outcomes.
- Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Familiarity with TLDR content.
Company & Culture
- Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive salary
- Annual team offsite (location TBD for Aug 2025)
- Unlimited PTO (with typical usage noted)
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits (100% paid option available)
- Paid parental leave
- Hardware stipend (MacBook Pro M4, monitor, headset, chair)
- Software, Learning & development stipend
- Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
- Strong emphasis on speed and simplicity over technical complexity (not a good fit if you enjoy complexity).
- Requirement to make product/feature decisions.
- Requires comfort with ambiguity inherent in a fast-paced startup.
- Company Culture Snippets:
- 100% remote company with shared purpose.
- Values urgency, bias to action, iterative improvement, clear communication, integrity, and resourcefulness.
- Embraces and expects automation.
- Autonomy and agency encouraged.
Hi! 👋 I’m Dan, CEO at TLDR. I’m looking for a Software Engineer to join us and help accelerate our growth. You’ll be working directly with me and our team to shape how TLDR scales as we become the paper of record for the tech industry.Who We AreTLDR is a collective of technical newsletters on startups, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, marketing, product management, and more, with over 6 million subscribers growing 100% year-over-year.Our mission is to build the paper of record for the tech industry—the trusted source that people who work in tech rely on to inform them about important trends and developments.About the RoleWe're looking for a software engineer who can own the entire development lifecycle: talking directly with users and internal teams, synthesizing requirements, proposing solutions, and implementing them. You’ll ship high-quality, maintainable code fast—building internal tools, landing pages, analytics, and more with minimal external dependencies.You’ll make engineering decisions with a strong product mindset, deeply understanding the business and user context to ensure technical solutions are directly aligned with revenue and growth goals. Engineering velocity is the north star KPI for this role. This is a high impact role reporting directly to me, the CEO. What You’ll Do:Own the full cycle from ideation to launch: gather requirements, scope MVPs, build, ship, and measure impactTalk directly to internal stakeholders and users to deeply understand problems and opportunitiesBuild and iterate quickly on internal tools, landing pages, and analytics with a minimal, pragmatic tech stackMake fast, high-quality product decisions that prioritize business outcomes over technical complexityLeverage AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf to dramatically increase speed, quality, and outputContinuously improve engineering velocity by removing bottlenecks and simplifying systemsAnalyze and measure the impact of what you build on revenue, engagement, and growth goalsAbout You3–10 years of engineering experienceProficient in Typescript and Postgres/SupabaseExpert-level user of AI developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)Deep product mindset — you think from the user’s perspective, not just the technical oneFast-paced startup experience; you know how to move with urgency and navigate ambiguityFull-cycle ownership: you’re comfortable talking to users, defining requirements, and shipping features end-to-endBias toward simplicity and minimalism in technical stacksStrong focus on business outcomes — you measure success in revenue, engagement, and user impactYou're Not a Good Fit If You:Enjoy technical complexity — we value simplicity and speed over over-engineeringHave no experience making product or feature decisionsHaven't worked in a startup environmentAren't familiar with TLDRInterview ProcessWe like to keep things fast, focused, and human. Here's what to expect:Recruiter Screen w/ Brandon, Director of Talent. We’ll confirm baseline fit and screen for technical experience, startup exposure, AI tooling fluency, and communication skills.CEO Interview w/ Dan Ni. A conversation to assess product thinking, AI tool usage, decision-making, and ownership mindset.Take-Home Assignment. You’ll build an AI-enhanced RSS Feed Reader that allows users to filter and rank stories via custom AI prompts. We want to see architecture thinking, API integration skills, and creativity.Assignment Presentation Walkthrough. A deep dive with Dan & Matteo, Software Engineer, into your project: product decisions, technical tradeoffs, AI usage, and ownership mindset.Why You'll Love ItCompetitive salary based upon leveling of the role100% remote company with a shared sense of purposeAnnual team offsite — August 2025, location TBD!Unlimited PTO — most team members take 2–3 weeks off per year plus holidays401(k) planComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with a 100% paid optionPaid parental leaveHardware stipend — MacBook Pro M4, monitor, headset, chair includedSoftware, Learning & development stipend — we’re a curious group that values growthContemporary tech stack and tools — we embrace and expect automationAutonomy and agency to contribute to the growth of one of the largest tech newsletters in the worldWhat We ValueUrgency and bias to actionIterative improvementClear communicationIntegrityResourcefulnessIf you need any accommodations in the interview process, please let us know.
Hi! 👋 I’m Dan, CEO at TLDR. I’m looking for a Software Engineer to join us and help accelerate our growth. You’ll be working directly with me and our team to shape how TLDR scales as we become the paper of record for the tech industry.
Who We Are
TLDR is a collective of technical newsletters on startups, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, marketing, product management, and more, with over 6 million subscribers growing 100% year-over-year.
Our mission is to build the paper of record for the tech industry—the trusted source that people who work in tech rely on to inform them about important trends and developments.
About the Role
We're looking for a software engineer who can own the entire development lifecycle: talking directly with users and internal teams, synthesizing requirements, proposing solutions, and implementing them. You’ll ship high-quality, maintainable code fast—building internal tools, landing pages, analytics, and more with minimal external dependencies.
You’ll make engineering decisions with a strong product mindset, deeply understanding the business and user context to ensure technical solutions are directly aligned with revenue and growth goals. Engineering velocity is the north star KPI for this role. This is a high impact role reporting directly to me, the CEO.
- What You’ll Do:
- Own the full cycle from ideation to launch: gather requirements, scope MVPs, build, ship, and measure impact
- Talk directly to internal stakeholders and users to deeply understand problems and opportunities
- Build and iterate quickly on internal tools, landing pages, and analytics with a minimal, pragmatic tech stack
- Make fast, high-quality product decisions that prioritize business outcomes over technical complexity
- Leverage AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf to dramatically increase speed, quality, and output
- Continuously improve engineering velocity by removing bottlenecks and simplifying systems
- Analyze and measure the impact of what you build on revenue, engagement, and growth goals
About You
- 3–10 years of engineering experience
- Proficient in Typescript and Postgres/Supabase
- Expert-level user of AI developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Deep product mindset — you think from the user’s perspective, not just the technical one
- Fast-paced startup experience; you know how to move with urgency and navigate ambiguity
- Full-cycle ownership: you’re comfortable talking to users, defining requirements, and shipping features end-to-end
- Bias toward simplicity and minimalism in technical stacks
- Strong focus on business outcomes — you measure success in revenue, engagement, and user impact
You're Not a Good Fit If You:
- Enjoy technical complexity — we value simplicity and speed over over-engineering
- Have no experience making product or feature decisions
- Haven't worked in a startup environment
- Aren't familiar with TLDR
Interview Process
We like to keep things fast, focused, and human. Here's what to expect:
- Recruiter Screen w/ Brandon, Director of Talent. We’ll confirm baseline fit and screen for technical experience, startup exposure, AI tooling fluency, and communication skills.
- CEO Interview w/ Dan Ni. A conversation to assess product thinking, AI tool usage, decision-making, and ownership mindset.
- Take-Home Assignment. You’ll build an AI-enhanced RSS Feed Reader that allows users to filter and rank stories via custom AI prompts. We want to see architecture thinking, API integration skills, and creativity.
- Assignment Presentation Walkthrough. A deep dive with Dan & Matteo, Software Engineer, into your project: product decisions, technical tradeoffs, AI usage, and ownership mindset.
Why You'll Love It
- Competitive salary based upon leveling of the role
- 100% remote company with a shared sense of purpose
- Annual team offsite — August 2025, location TBD!
- Unlimited PTO — most team members take 2–3 weeks off per year plus holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with a 100% paid option
- Paid parental leave
- Hardware stipend — MacBook Pro M4, monitor, headset, chair included
- Software, Learning & development stipend — we’re a curious group that values growth
- Contemporary tech stack and tools — we embrace and expect automation
- Autonomy and agency to contribute to the growth of one of the largest tech newsletters in the world
What We Value
- Urgency and bias to action
- Iterative improvement
- Clear communication
- Integrity
- Resourcefulness
If you need any accommodations in the interview process, please let us know.
LocationRemoteEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentEngineering
LocationRemote
LOCATION
Remote
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeRemote
LOCATION TYPE
Remote
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
Hi! 👋 I’m Dan, CEO at TLDR. I’m looking for a Software Engineer to join us and help accelerate our growth. You’ll be working directly with me and our team to shape how TLDR scales as we become the paper of record for the tech industry.
Who We Are
TLDR is a collective of technical newsletters on startups, software engineering, AI, cybersecurity, marketing, product management, and more, with over 6 million subscribers growing 100% year-over-year.
Our mission is to build the paper of record for the tech industry—the trusted source that people who work in tech rely on to inform them about important trends and developments.
About the Role
We're looking for a software engineer who can own the entire development lifecycle: talking directly with users and internal teams, synthesizing requirements, proposing solutions, and implementing them. You’ll ship high-quality, maintainable code fast—building internal tools, landing pages, analytics, and more with minimal external dependencies.
You’ll make engineering decisions with a strong product mindset, deeply understanding the business and user context to ensure technical solutions are directly aligned with revenue and growth goals. Engineering velocity is the north star KPI for this role. This is a high impact role reporting directly to me, the CEO.
- What You’ll Do:
- Own the full cycle from ideation to launch: gather requirements, scope MVPs, build, ship, and measure impact
- Talk directly to internal stakeholders and users to deeply understand problems and opportunities
- Build and iterate quickly on internal tools, landing pages, and analytics with a minimal, pragmatic tech stack
- Make fast, high-quality product decisions that prioritize business outcomes over technical complexity
- Leverage AI tools like Cursor and Windsurf to dramatically increase speed, quality, and output
- Continuously improve engineering velocity by removing bottlenecks and simplifying systems
- Analyze and measure the impact of what you build on revenue, engagement, and growth goals
About You
- 3–10 years of engineering experience
- Proficient in Typescript and Postgres/Supabase
- Expert-level user of AI developer tools (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Deep product mindset — you think from the user’s perspective, not just the technical one
- Fast-paced startup experience; you know how to move with urgency and navigate ambiguity
- Full-cycle ownership: you’re comfortable talking to users, defining requirements, and shipping features end-to-end
- Bias toward simplicity and minimalism in technical stacks
- Strong focus on business outcomes — you measure success in revenue, engagement, and user impact
You're Not a Good Fit If You:
- Enjoy technical complexity — we value simplicity and speed over over-engineering
- Have no experience making product or feature decisions
- Haven't worked in a startup environment
- Aren't familiar with TLDR
Interview Process
We like to keep things fast, focused, and human. Here's what to expect:
- Recruiter Screen w/ Brandon, Director of Talent. We’ll confirm baseline fit and screen for technical experience, startup exposure, AI tooling fluency, and communication skills.
- CEO Interview w/ Dan Ni. A conversation to assess product thinking, AI tool usage, decision-making, and ownership mindset.
- Take-Home Assignment. You’ll build an AI-enhanced RSS Feed Reader that allows users to filter and rank stories via custom AI prompts. We want to see architecture thinking, API integration skills, and creativity.
- Assignment Presentation Walkthrough. A deep dive with Dan & Matteo, Software Engineer, into your project: product decisions, technical tradeoffs, AI usage, and ownership mindset.
Why You'll Love It
- Competitive salary based upon leveling of the role
- 100% remote company with a shared sense of purpose
- Annual team offsite — August 2025, location TBD!
- Unlimited PTO — most team members take 2–3 weeks off per year plus holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with a 100% paid option
- Paid parental leave
- Hardware stipend — MacBook Pro M4, monitor, headset, chair included
- Software, Learning & development stipend — we’re a curious group that values growth
- Contemporary tech stack and tools — we embrace and expect automation
- Autonomy and agency to contribute to the growth of one of the largest tech newsletters in the world
What We Value
- Urgency and bias to action
- Iterative improvement
- Clear communication
- Integrity
- Resourcefulness
If you need any accommodations in the interview process, please let us know.
LocationRemoteEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentEngineering
LocationRemote
LOCATION
Remote
Employment TypeFull time
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full time
Location TypeRemote
LOCATION TYPE
Remote
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
Job Details
Salary
Competitive salary based upon leveling of the role
Location
Remote / United States
Key Skills
TypescriptPostgresCommunicationApi IntegrationStartup ExperienceProduct MindsetAi Developer ToolsArchitecture Thinking