Content Engineer

  1. Careers /
  2. Marketing
  • Marketing
  • Hybrid (Austin, New York City, San Francisco)
  • Full Time

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the Role:

This role is ideal for engineers or former engineers with a knack for translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content tailored for both our enterprise prospects, existing enterprise customers, and developer audiences. You’ll join a team of tech enthusiasts and storytellers. As a part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in creating high-quality content that resonates with a technical engineering audience—from Engineer to CTO.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, DevOps, and product managers, and leadership to ensure that our public messaging of our products, services, and frameworks are of the highest quality and value.

When applying, please submit a favorite piece of your own existing writing (long form content or blog post) that is relevant to your work experience and/or current role. 

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NYC, or Austin) the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop, write, and edit compelling technical content, focusing on Vercel’s AI Could, as well as solutions and frameworks

  • Act as customer zero, ensuring our content meets the reader’s needs and enhances their understanding our products and position in the industry

  • Keep up-to-date with our products, industry trends, and the needs of our users to ensure the creation of relevant and effective content

  • Review and refine content and code examples for clarity and accuracy

  • Manage your projects in coordination with the Marketing team, adhering to deadlines and contributing to our content strategy

  • Embrace new products and processes, sharing knowledge, and driving content quality and innovation

About You:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, Developer Experience/Advocate Engineer, or related role, with a proven track record of creating high impact content

  • You have web development experience

  • You know frontend tools such as TypeScript, Next.js, and Vercel

  • You excel in communication and collaboration, thriving in a team environment and contributing to a positive workplace

  • You quickly adapt to new domains, learning and articulating complex concepts into clear, comprehensive content

  • You prefer working in a fast-pace, agile environment with a high agency mentality

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity.

  • Inclusive Healthcare Package.

  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.

  • Flexible Time Off.

  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $144,000 - $222,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. 

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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