Software Engineer, Developer Experience
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.
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
- 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
- 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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