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.
Senior Manager, Content Design (Product Design)
$182K - $208K *
Shape the future of AI banking by leading conversational design initiatives. Drive innovative solutions, mentor designers, and advocate for human-centered methodologies to enhance customer experiences...
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Senior Manager, Content Design (Product Design)
$200K - $229K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of AI banking! Lead the conversational design vision, crafting engaging dialogues and mapping user journeys to enhance AI interactions and drive innovative soluti...
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Senior Manager, Content Design (Product Design)
$219K - $249K *
Lead the charge in shaping AI banking experiences by driving innovative content design strategies, mentoring teams, and collaborating across functions to create user-centered solutions that enhance cu...
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$160K - $220K *
Unlock potential by driving new business in the Data Privacy sector, utilizing consultative sales techniques to meet client needs and exceed revenue goals while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
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$110K - $135K *
Drive project success by leading the sustainment of NSIPS, collaborating with Navy stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards while managing schedules, budgets, and risks for effective p...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Engage with clients in a hands-on consulting role to transform complex business challenges into actionable insights, while mentoring junior team members and owning significant project workstreams...
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Copy of Senior Media Manager / Media Asset Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in media asset management for live broadcasts, ensuring seamless workflows and collaboration. Drive system evolution and mentor a high-performing team to enhance operational excellence...
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$110K - $185K *
Transform organizational change management by leading initiatives that enhance adoption and engagement across enterprise transformation projects, focusing on content operations and AI-enabled workflow...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the development and launch of a new gas strut product line, optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating across teams to ensure quality and efficiency in production. Drive technical exper...
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$83K - $102K *
Join a dynamic team as a Videographer/Editor, capturing and crafting compelling visual stories. Utilize your creativity and technical skills to produce high-quality content across various platforms, e...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
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Education Content Marketing Lead
$110K - $130K *
Help us build a scalable content engine that transforms educational resources into impactful, high-quality content. You'll lead production across various formats, optimize workflows, and drive engagem...
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Director, Customer Success- OmniChannel
$140K - $200K *
Lead the charge in enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic management of a high-performing OmniChannel Customer Success team, directly engaging with enterprise clients to drive results and f...
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$110K - $130K *
Transform digital media strategies by leading client engagements, optimizing retail media, and enhancing in-house capabilities. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful campaigns and drive measurab...
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$120K - $160K *
Support quality assurance initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product standards and drive continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Engage dire...
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$120K - $160K *
Transform manufacturing excellence by ensuring quality standards meet and exceed expectations. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and enhance processes i...
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Technical Staff: DevOps Engineer
$130K - $160K *
Champion innovative backend solutions to enhance core platform infrastructure, enabling governments to swiftly acquire essential technology for national security and operational efficiency...
1 week ago
$90K - $155K *
Unlock potential by integrating AI into creative workflows, bridging technology and artistry. Lead the development of innovative AI systems that empower creative teams, ensuring high-quality outputs a...
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$80K - $95K *
Shape targeted marketing campaigns and brand initiatives to drive lead generation and awareness. Take ownership of digital strategies, website management, and event execution to support overall busine...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving growth by acquiring new customers and expanding existing accounts. You'll manage the full sales cycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and leverage AI solutions to deliver va...
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$130K *
Lead the charge in shaping and executing a dynamic content marketing strategy. Collaborate with executives and teams to enhance industry authority, drive inbound growth, and establish a robust editori...
5 days ago
$115K - $130K *
Champion captivating multi-channel campaigns that drive awareness, lead generation, and collaboration with stakeholders while maximizing marketing impact through insightful content and analytics...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $110K *
Unlock potential by creating clear, accessible documentation for federal programs. Collaborate with experts to transform complex regulations into user-friendly materials, ensuring compliance and accur...
2 weeks ago
$75K - $90K *
Advance your career by developing and editing technical documentation for IT systems and DoD projects. Collaborate with SMEs and project managers to ensure accuracy and compliance, while enhancing doc...
1 week ago
$250K - $300K *
Champion engineering excellence by leading a lean team to scale infrastructure, drive product vision, and deliver innovative solutions in a fast-paced fintech environment. Embrace ownership and techni...
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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.