Senior Content Writer, Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI budget

Flexible vacation

Healthcare coverage

Meals provided

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Content Writer, Engineering to shape how complex engineering work is translated into clear, compelling content for a technical audience. You will partner closely with engineers and stakeholders to uncover ideas, develop stories, and publish high-quality editorial pieces at a rapid pace.

The role blends technical depth, interviewing, editing, and visuals to elevate the engineering voice.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in technical writing for engineering audiences.
• Able to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, and databases.
• Excellent interviewing to extract insights from engineers.
• Able to interpret technical papers and experiments.
• Editorial judgment to identify valuable engineering stories.
• Familiar with AI tools to enhance writing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into engineering challenges and document solutions.
• Identify and develop new story ideas through collaboration with engineers.
• Publish frequently, contributing to a culture of rapid content delivery.
• Co-write and edit technical articles with engineering teams.
• Transform rough drafts into polished, informative content with supporting visuals.

Skills

Technical writing

Explain complex tech

Interviewing

Analytical skills

Editorial judgment

AI tools

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Content Writer, Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.

This role will help shape how complex engineering work is translated into clear, compelling content for a technical audience. You will partner closely with engineers and other internal stakeholders to uncover strong ideas, develop stories, and publish high-quality editorial pieces at a rapid pace. The position blends technical depth, interviewing, editing, and visual storytelling to elevate the organization’s engineering voice and content output.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $100,000 – $250,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Deep dive into engineering challenges and document solutions
• Identify and develop new story ideas through collaboration with engineers
• Publish frequently, contributing to a culture of rapid content delivery
• Co-write and edit technical articles with engineering teams
• Transform rough drafts into polished, informative content with supporting visuals

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in technical writing for engineering audiences
• Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, and databases
• Exceptional interviewing skills to extract detailed insights from engineers
• Analytical skills to interpret technical papers and experimental results
• Editorial judgment to identify valuable engineering stories
• Familiarity with AI tools to enhance writing efficiency

Benefits

• Unlimited AI token budget
• Flexible vacation policy allowing you to take what you need
• Comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental coverage
• Daily meals and snacks provided in the office
• Commitment to fostering your best work experience

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.