Principal Editor, Developer Content Strategy

dynaTrace software GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading software company as a Senior Editor for Developer Content Strategy. You will shape the voice and vision for engaging full-stack developers, collaborating with various teams to create impactful content. This role blends editorial expertise with technical insight, focusing on observability trends and developer-led innovation. You will influence how developers adopt Dynatrace's solutions, working in a dynamic environment that fosters creativity and growth.

Benefits

Global career development program

Innovative work environment

Creative collaboration

Qualifications

• 7+ years in editorial or content strategy, preferably developer-focused.
• Portfolio demonstrating writing for developers, open source, or DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead content strategy for developers.
• Create and edit diverse content including blog posts and guides.
• Translate technical narratives into engaging content.

Skills

Editorial Judgment

Storytelling

Technical Journalism

Tools

OpenTelemetry

Cloud-native Tools

Job description

Your role at Dynatrace

Dynatrace is seeking an experienced editorial leader with a strong connection to the developer community to join our content team. As Senior Editor, Developer Content Strategy, you will own the voice, vision, and strategy for engaging full-stack developers—including backend engineers, SREs, and cloud-native architects. This role requires a blend of journalistic instinct and technical curiosity, with the ability to clarify complex topics and elevate impactful stories.

You will collaborate with Developer Relations, Product Management, and Product Marketing teams to create content that educates, inspires, and builds trust with developers. Topics may include observability trends, OpenTelemetry, and developer-led innovation, aiming to integrate Dynatrace into the daily workflows of engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define and lead Dynatrace’s content strategy for developers and technical practitioners.
2. Create and edit diverse content such as blog posts, guides, thought leadership pieces, and interviews.
3. Partner with DevRel to amplify community stories, internal developer voices, and open-source perspectives.
4. Translate technical narratives into engaging, high-value content for developers.
5. Work with Product Marketing to ensure messaging aligns with strategic goals while maintaining technical credibility.
6. Develop scalable content series, themes, and developer campaigns.
7. Support enablement resources, campaign content, and developer landing pages to meet broader marketing objectives.

What will help you succeed

• 7+ years in editorial, content strategy, or technical journalism, preferably with developer-focused experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating writing for or about developers, open source, cloud-native, or DevOps technologies.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, advocates, and product managers to craft accurate and compelling stories.
• Understanding of developer personas, motivations, and the software development lifecycle.
• Strong editorial judgment, storytelling skills, and an ability to produce content resonating with a technical audience.
• Experience with OpenTelemetry, observability, or cloud-native tools is a plus.

Why you’ll love this role

• You will influence how developers understand and adopt Dynatrace.
• You will work at the intersection of developer experience, open source, and observability innovation.
• You will collaborate with talented, creative teams across content, DevRel, and product.
• You will have the freedom to experiment, iterate, and own impactful stories from conception to delivery.

Why you will love being a Dynatracer

• Join a one-product software company delivering value to large enterprises and millions of users worldwide, aiming for perfect software operation.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies and be at the forefront of technological innovation, including marketing, design, and research.
• Be part of a team that values unconventional ideas, pushes boundaries, and thinks outside the box.
• Enjoy an environment that fosters innovation, creative collaboration, and personal growth.
• Benefit from a global, tailored career development program that recognizes your potential and supports your goals.
• Be part of a diverse, international team where English is the corporate language that unites us.