[Hiring] Content Engineer @Packt

Role Description

As a Content Engineer in the SEA vertical, you will be responsible for owning the content lifecycle from concept to publication. You’ll work closely with Relationship Leads, Growth Leads, and Authors to shape each learning product so it delivers quality and user impact.

• Evaluate book outlines and enhance structure.
• Coach authors to ensure content is learner-friendly and insight-rich.
• Create optimal user-facing product information.
• Update content to meet user needs throughout its lifecycle.
• Enhance book experiences with multi-format learning layers such as labs, code walkthroughs, and visual explainers.
• Contribute to non-book formats such as newsletters, conferences, and live workshops.

A great Content Engineer is driven by one question: What format, structure, and delivery will make this content most useful to the engineer who needs it?

Qualifications

• 3+ years in editorial/content development for technical or instructional products.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into structured, reader-friendly content.
• Strong author/SME management and feedback skills.
• Excellent English-language proficiency and editorial judgment.
• Quality assurance mindset; confident in making calls on readiness, rework, or cancellation.

Requirements

• Curious about software engineering and architecture, eager to explore new languages, frameworks, and design patterns.
• Confident communicator and coach, comfortable collaborating across functions.
• Adaptable and comfortable working on both long-cycle books and fast-cycle non-book products.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• 5 day working week.
• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India.
• Training programs and Certification.
• Salary Range - INR 55K-120K fixed pay per month (skills and/or experience dependent).