The Independent Engineer alternatives: newsletters like it

LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 26 days ago

Concise insights on AI, software engineering, and academia, curated by Daniel Russo

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

On becoming someone who does what they want — with their work, their expression, their life.

Likely audience: emerging solopreneurs

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers, AI engineers and engineering leaders, useful for those working in tech.

Likely audience: CTOs

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beehiivDaily · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Big Data News Weekly publishes weekly roundups of AI developments, including model releases, agent automation guides, and developer tutorials, for technical practitioners and data teams. The newsletter mixes breaking…

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Explain complex systems with simple terms, from the authors of the best-selling system design book series. Join over 1,000,000 friendly readers.

Likely audience: ML engineers

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beehiivDaily · last post 2 days ago

Don't fall behind on AI. Get the AI trends and tools you need to know. Join 700,000+ professionals from top companies like Microsoft, Apple, Salesforce and more. 👇

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Career Brew publishes daily lists of job openings in software engineering, data science, AI/ML, and product management roles for candidates in the USA. The content functions as a recruitment resource that aggregates…

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago

Discover the insights of economist Stephen Leeb, PhD, chief investment adviser for Turbulent Times Investor.

Likely audience: Policy makers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 19 days ago

Venture capital in tech, entertainment, and AI

Likely audience: AI engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Download my system design playbook on newsletter signup for FREE

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Last Week in AI publishes weekly articles and podcasts focused on LLM releases, safety incidents, and technical advancements for developers and researchers. The publication mixes news summaries with podcast episodes…

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

Cuts through the launches and hype to what actually matters for real work.

Likely audience: developers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

I write a newsletter about startups and investing—for ai builders of all levels. I record mini-tutorials, write about tools I’m testing, share my insights and give you a peek behind the digital curtain from an exited…

Likely audience: AI developers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The AI Corner publishes weekly articles on AI agent deployment, financial metrics for startups, and prompt engineering strategies for developers and founders. Content ranges from practical Excel models for calculating…

Likely audience: AI engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes technical deep dives on agentic AI, covering topics like harness engineering, evaluation integrity, and organizational strategy for autonomous systems. It serves a developer and engineering…

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: The AI Break publishes weekly industry news, tutorials for building custom Claude AI skills, and job listings for a tech-savvy audience interested in practical AI applications. The publication mixes breaking industry…

Likely audience: AI developers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 15 days ago

Official Updates From All Endless Clouds Projects.

Likely audience: RPG enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

A newsletter for continuous learning about Machine Learning applications, Machine Learning System Design, MLOps, the latest techniques and news. Subscribe and receive a free Machine Learning book PDF!

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 19 days ago

AI Buzz! is your go-to digest of cutting-edge AI news, breakthroughs, and research trends!

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

A weekly newsletter for women ready to realign, rebuild, and rise into their next era. Each letter offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate growth, healing, and becoming her.

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post Sep 16, 2026

Practical insights, startup stories, tools, and opportunities for builders shaping the future of AI & Web3.

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

From recent posts: Exploring ChatGPT publishes weekly technology articles focused on AI research, development, and policy. The publication covers diverse formats including original research papers, industry news, and opinion pieces on…

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 32 days ago

Addy Osmani's newsletter on elevating your effectiveness. Join his community of 600,000 readers across social media.

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Diary of a High Achiever publishes long-form essays on mental health, burnout, and the tension between professional ambition and personal authenticity for high-achievers navigating career transitions and self-discovery.

Likely audience: Career professionals feeling unfulfilled

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