Content Engineers build and improve the systems that help organizations create, manage, and deliver content at scale. Combining technical skills with an understanding of content strategy and user needs, they make information easier to structure, maintain, personalize, and publish across digital channels. Explore vetted Content Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles that pay $100,000 or more.
Content Engineer responsibilities vary by organization, but often include designing structured content models, configuring and integrating content management systems, automating publishing workflows, and improving content quality and discoverability. They may partner with writers, editors, product managers, designers, and software engineers to make content systems reliable and accessible.
Employers may seek experience with content management platforms, APIs, content modeling, metadata, taxonomy, and structured formats such as XML or JSON. Depending on the role, useful skills can also include scripting, data analysis, search and SEO fundamentals, version control, accessibility, and workflow automation. Strong communication helps Content Engineers translate editorial and business needs into practical technical solutions.
Content Engineers can find opportunities across technology, media, financial services, healthcare, ecommerce, and other industries with complex digital content needs. Some roles focus on platform architecture and integrations; others emphasize content operations, personalization, localization, or tools that support content teams.
Browse Content Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, explore employers, and find positions that match your experience in content technology and systems.
Content Strategy Market Lead B&C
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful marketing strategies across North America to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement. Leverage data insights to create dynamic content initiatives that align with growth objec...
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Sr. Manager, Content Marketing
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by crafting compelling content that guides security teams through their buying journey. Collaborate with experts, leverage AI, and drive engagement through innovative writing and s...
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$90K - $130K *
Unlock potential by leading data strategy and insights across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance data capabilities, drive decision-making, and support impactful initiatives that conne...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive the strategy and optimization of digital experiences, ensuring user-centric design and operational efficiency across platforms. Lead site reliability, migration, and conversion growth while coll...
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Editorial Strategy and Client Communications Manager
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance client engagement through strategic content development and communication. Collaborate across channels to ensure a consistent brand narrative while driving customer advo...
1 week ago
Engineering Manager, Object Storage
$150K - $180K *
Lead a talented team in crafting a high-quality, scalable object storage product that enhances the developer experience, balancing technical execution with product thinking to drive meaningful improve...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's redefining content marketing by transforming insights into impactful campaigns. You'll manage the content calendar, optimize distribution, and collaborate closely with marketing lea...
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$157K - $207K *
Unlock potential by leading the creative vision for a pioneering AI lab in biology. Drive projects from concept to execution, balancing scientific accuracy with compelling design to elevate brand pres...
2 weeks ago
$157K - $207K *
Shape the future of biology by leading creative initiatives that elevate our brand. Collaborate closely with leadership to craft compelling narratives and visuals, while managing a growing team and bu...
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Join a team that's driving innovation by cultivating strong relationships with enterprise clients, managing the full sales cycle, and leveraging strategic insights to maximize growth potential in lead...
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Champion transformative sales initiatives by building trusted relationships with enterprise clients, driving the sales cycle from engagement to growth, and leveraging strategic insights to meet custom...
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Shape strategic partnerships by driving the full sales cycle with top-tier enterprise clients. Cultivate lasting relationships, presenting tailored solutions that align with executive initiatives, and...
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Senior Manager, Video Production
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in innovating video production strategies, managing a dynamic team while driving creative concepts and workflows. Embrace AI technologies to enhance output and streamline processes, en...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of content strategy by leading a dynamic team to craft compelling narratives that engage audiences and elevate brand presence across multiple channels, while leveraging AI tools for i...
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Solutions Engineer - DAM Practice
$90K - $110K *
Empower your career by leveraging your expertise in Digital Asset Management (DAM). Collaborate with clients to design, implement, and optimize innovative solutions that drive efficiency, scalability...
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Senior Programmatic Strategist
$100K - $120K *
Empower clients by managing and optimizing programmatic campaigns across platforms. Leverage your expertise to analyze performance data, drive strategic decisions, and collaborate with cross-functiona...
3 days ago
Web Content Development Manager
$100K - $120K *
Deliver innovative web content solutions by leading AI-driven workflows, enhancing CMS and frontend systems, ensuring high-quality standards, and mentoring a dynamic team to optimize digital publishin...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to elevate the sales process by providing technical expertise, guiding customers through evaluations, and designing tailored solutions that meet complex infrastructure needs while coll...
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$84K - $115K *
Elevate software quality by developing test automation frameworks and collaborating across teams. You'll implement scalable solutions to enhance defect detection and drive product releases in a fast-p...
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Media & Editorial Content Lead
$100K - $120K *
Champion media relations and digital strategy, driving proactive outreach and managing all content. Balance fast-paced requests with strategic planning to elevate your company's presence in the energy...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive success by cultivating relationships and closing new business in a dynamic technology startup. Collaborate with teams across the US and Europe to impact the legaltech industry through effective...
2 weeks ago
Director Creative Content Marketing
$120K - $150K *
Transform the landscape of eLearning as you create innovative content strategies. Collaborate with leadership to enhance engagement across diverse formats. Inspire and guide a talented team while driv...
3 weeks ago
Technical Director - OTT Delivery
$125K - $150K *
Reimagine the future of OTT streaming by leading technical delivery across multi-platform projects. Own the architecture, guide teams, and ensure quality and predictability for renowned sports and ent...
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Principal Product Manager - Content
$135K - $160K *
Transform the content landscape by spearheading product strategy and enhancing customer experiences. Leverage AI and market insights to innovate a comprehensive product portfolio while ensuring editor...
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$159K - $360K *
Manage a talented team of content designers to enhance user experience through strategic UX writing and design thinking, while fostering collaboration across multiple departments and ensuring high-qua...
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What is a Content Engineer?
A Content Engineer designs, builds, or improves the technologies and processes used to structure, manage, and deliver digital content. The role often connects content teams with product and engineering teams.
What does a Content Engineer do?
Typical work includes creating content models and metadata structures, configuring CMS platforms, integrating content systems, automating workflows, and helping teams publish accurate, accessible content across channels.
What skills are useful for Content Engineer jobs?
Relevant skills may include CMS administration, content modeling, APIs, metadata and taxonomy, structured formats such as XML or JSON, scripting, workflow automation, and collaboration with editorial and technical teams. Requirements differ by employer.
What industries hire Content Engineers?
Technology, media, ecommerce, financial services, healthcare, and other organizations with substantial digital publishing needs may hire Content Engineers.
What do Content Engineer jobs pay?
Pay varies based on experience, location, industry, and scope of responsibilities. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore opportunities in that range.