What is The Stack Newsletter?

The Stack Newsletter is a weekly email designed to help software engineers and tech professionals get hired, promoted, and heard at global tech companies — all in under five minutes. Written by Sophie Filer and Tom Otto, it’s trusted by over 55,000 engineers at companies like Meta, Revolut, and Amazon. Each issue delivers actionable interview strategies, CV improvement tips, salary negotiation advice, and curated job opportunities, making career growth in tech accessible and efficient.

Who it's for

• Software engineers — who want to land roles at top tech companies like Google, Amazon, or Spotify with proven interview prep systems.
• Non-native English speakers — who need clear guidance on communicating technical thinking and acing behavioural interviews in English.
• Tech professionals seeking promotion — who want salary negotiation tactics and strategies to move from mid-level to senior roles faster.

Key features

Weekly interview strategy and CV tips

Each issue includes practical advice on improving your CV, answering interview questions at a senior level, and building habits that get you hired. Readers report getting callbacks from companies like Revolut, Spotify, and Google after applying the tips for just two weeks.

Curated job opportunities with visa sponsorship

The newsletter highlights job sites for visa-sponsored roles and shows how to filter for sponsorship on LinkedIn. This is especially valuable for international candidates targeting roles in the EU or at global tech firms.

Salary negotiation and promotion insights

The Stack covers negotiation tactics that have helped readers increase offers by £15k or more. It also maps salary growth across EU countries, helping you decide where to move for a higher salary.

Real reader success stories

The newsletter features testimonials from engineers who landed roles at Meta, Amazon, Google, Spotify, and Microsoft after following its advice. These stories provide credible, relatable proof that the strategies work.

What stands out

"The Stack is the only newsletter I actually read every week. The salary negotiation tips alone helped me increase my offer by £15k."

This one-liner captures the newsletter’s core edge: it’s not just another inbox filler. Readers consistently report tangible career outcomes — from interview callbacks to actual job offers — because the advice is concise, practical, and backed by real-world results. The focus on non-native English speakers also sets it apart, offering tailored communication strategies that help global talent compete at FAANG-level companies.

Worth checking out if…

You’re a software engineer, product manager, or data professional looking to accelerate your career at a global tech company — especially if you’re a non-native English speaker or targeting visa-sponsored roles. The Stack delivers high-impact career advice in under five minutes per week, making it ideal for busy professionals who want results without the fluff.