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.
$120K - $145K *
Empower security at our dynamic SaaS and AI platform by leading secure practices, managing vulnerabilities, and orchestrating incident response. Collaborate with engineers to enhance product security...
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Content & Asset Marketing Specialist - Ten-X - Irvine, CA
$71K - $97K *
Drive the creation of compelling content and marketing assets to enhance property visibility and support integrated campaigns. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and alignment with brand standar...
5 days ago
Sr Marketing Campaign and Content Specialist
$74K - $116K *
Transform content strategy and execution by managing the full lifecycle of engaging materials. Collaborate with stakeholders to create impactful content that drives brand awareness and supports market...
2 weeks ago
Software Engineer, Annotation Systems
$90K - $110K *
Transform backend systems to enhance road safety through AI-assisted technology. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build resilient, secure, and efficient data pipelines that support machine l...
5 days ago
$106K - $170K *
Take ownership of engagement strategy across key brands, shaping audience experiences and translating insights into actionable direction for clients. Lead integrated teams, manage senior client relati...
4 days ago
Product Manager, Business & Wealth
$145K - $155K *
Shape and lead the product strategy for Business & Wealth offerings, translating market insights into impactful product capabilities that enhance pricing decisions and growth opportunities for financi...
3 weeks ago
Chief Engineer (Principal Engineer)
$180K - $220K *
Take ownership of a critical AI domain, architecting systems and directly coding. Collaborate with a shared leadership team, driving impactful outcomes while shaping the technical future of a profitab...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$130K *
Lead the charge in engineering excellence, overseeing broadcast technology and infrastructure. Inspire a dynamic team, implement innovative solutions, and ensure compliance with regulations while enha...
3 weeks ago
Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure
$135K - $160K *
Drive impactful program delivery across diverse teams, ensuring alignment across infrastructure projects. You'll bridge engineering and leadership, tackling risks and optimizing processes for peak eff...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr. Content Strategist, Patient Education
$80K - $105K *
Transform your skills in content strategy to guide the vision for engaging patient education assets, empowering health consumers and clinicians through optimized content across digital platforms using...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Sr. Content Strategist, Patient Education
$80K - $105K *
Engage consumers in their health journey by crafting accessible patient education content. Collaborate across teams to ensure content aligns with clinical workflows and AI integration, driving better...
3 weeks ago
Product Education Content Producer (Irvine, CA)
$85K - $95K *
Transform product knowledge into engaging educational content for store staff. Collaborate cross-functionally to create memorable learning experiences that enhance product understanding and drive cons...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Content Strategy & Insights
$120K - $130K *
Elevate your career by shaping impactful content strategies through insights, analytics, and innovation. Collaborate across teams to enhance marketing effectiveness and drive measurable business outco...
4 weeks ago
Manager, Content Strategy & Insights
$120K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing innovative content strategies that drive business growth through audience insights, performance metrics, and AI integrations. Collaborate with investment and marketing te...
4 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Measurement & Targeting
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data-driven advertising by optimizing targeting and measurement strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and enhance...
2 weeks ago
Senior Analyst, Measurement & Targeting
$80K - $90K *
Transform data insights into impactful strategies by leading research projects, supporting client discussions, and optimizing campaign performance. Collaborate with teams to enhance targeting and meas...
2 weeks ago
$170K - $190K *
Lead incident management operations to ensure swift response, service restoration, and communication during IT and security disruptions, fostering collaboration across teams for continuous improvement...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of cybersecurity by developing innovative threat detection use cases, collaborating with experts, and enhancing SIEM capabilities to protect critical systems and data in a dynamic...
1 week ago
$90K - $100K *
Lead product development and enhance feature delivery, ensuring effective backlog management and prioritization to maximize product value in an evolving B2B SaaS environment. Collaborate across teams...
3 weeks ago
Strategic account executive (Central)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enterprise AI solutions by driving sales, building client relationships, and transforming operations for global enterprises. Join us to make a significant impact in fast-paced envir...
3 weeks ago
Strategic account executive (Central)
$125K - $150K *
Unlock potential by driving sales for an innovative AI platform, empowering large enterprises to enhance operational efficiency. This role demands strategic thinking, relationship building, and accoun...
3 weeks ago
Strategic account executive (Central)
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in empowering global enterprises to revolutionize operations through AI. This role offers autonomy to drive results, foster relationships, and enhance productivity in a fast-paced, col...
3 weeks ago
Strategic account executive (Central)
$110K - $130K *
Empower global enterprises by driving revenue through the full sales cycle for an AI platform. Collaborate with teams and clients to create tailored solutions, manage relationships, and ensure success...
3 weeks ago
Strategic account executive (Central)
$110K - $130K *
Inspire global enterprises to revolutionize operations by harnessing AI technology. Shape strategic relationships, drive revenue, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver tailored solutions that...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic engineering team to develop innovative software solutions for content delivery, enhancing user experiences across diverse platforms while collaborating with cross...
1 week ago
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.