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Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Contentful is an intelligent composable content platform that powers digital content experiences for nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies.
$118,000 - $167,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Contentful is seeking a Software Engineer for their Developer Experience team to play a crucial role in enhancing their developer ecosystem. This position, based in Denver with a hybrid work arrangement (2 days in office), focuses on creating and improving tools, libraries, and documentation that make Contentful integration seamless for developers. The role involves 80% backend and 20% frontend development using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing and implementing developer-focused solutions, contributing to SDKs, CLI tools, and documentation while engaging with the developer community to gather feedback and drive improvements. This position offers an opportunity to work with a global team of 800+ professionals from 70+ nations, contributing to a platform that serves nearly 30% of Fortune 500 companies.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $118,000 to $167,000, complemented by comprehensive benefits including stock options, full healthcare coverage, fertility benefits, generous PTO, and various stipends for wellbeing and professional development. The role requires a balance of technical expertise, communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional developer experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level software engineer who is passionate about developer tools, has strong technical skills in TypeScript and Node.js, and wants to make a significant impact on how developers interact with a leading content platform. The position offers both technical challenges and the opportunity to influence the broader developer experience strategy.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer, Developer Experience

  • Design and implement strategies that improve Contentful's developer user experience
  • Build tools and frameworks that streamline the end-to-end development process
  • Identify and develop product enhancements to maximize platform extensibility
  • Contribute to development and improvement of developer tools
  • Engage with customer and partner developers
  • Monitor and respond to customer feedback
  • Provide collaborative guidance to other engineers
  • Drive alignment between product teams and stakeholders

Requirements For Software Engineer, Developer Experience

TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • Experience with TypeScript, React, and Node.js
  • Understanding of clean code practices and enterprise architectural design patterns
  • Experience with developer tooling and maintaining public open-source libraries
  • Strong communication skills and passion for collaboration
  • Ability to work across multiple time zones with asynchronous communication
  • Passion for AI-driven innovation

Benefits For Software Engineer, Developer Experience

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Stock Options
  • Comprehensive healthcare package (100% coverage for employees, 85% for dependents)
  • Fertility and family building benefits
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, compassion days
  • Company paid parental leave
  • Annual education budget
  • Virtual and in-person events
  • Annual wellbeing stipend
  • Monthly communication stipend
  • Phone hardware upgrade reimbursement
  • New hire office equipment stipend

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