Content Engineer, Docs Team

Job Description

Clerk is a globally-distributed team dedicated to providing a best-in-class developer experience, with obsessive attention to every detail. Today, we provide developers with React components like <SignUp/>, <SignIn/>, and <UserProfile/>. These components allow developers to drop authentication and user management into their applications. We believe that a component is worth a thousand APIs.

What you will do

As a Content Engineer, you will create high-quality, search-optimized content for the Clerk docs that drives developer awareness and adoption. Combining your engineering expertise with strong technical writing skills, you'll build our organic presence through various forms of content. In this role, you will focus on:

• Creating developer-first content that converts: Write engaging, technically accurate content that helps developers understand and implement Clerk. This includes SEO-optimized how-to guides and tutorials that showcase real-world applications of Clerk’s components.

• Building interactive demonstrations: Develop working code examples and interactive demos that accompany blog posts, allowing developers to see Clerk's features in action. This includes maintaining technical accuracy while ensuring content is accessible to developers of varying experience levels.

• Contributing to content strategy: Research and identify high-impact technical topics that resonate with our developer audience, ensuring that our content serves the developer journey from exploration to implementation.

• Collaborating across teams: Work closely with product, design, and growth teams to align content with product updates, technical insights, and growth initiatives.

Who you are

• You code and write: You have strong frontend development experience, particularly with React and Next.js, combined with a proven track record of creating engaging technical content. Your portfolio demonstrates clear, accessible explanations of complex concepts.

• You understand developers: You have experience writing for developer audiences and understand their needs, challenges, and how they consume content. You can break down complex technical concepts into understandable components while maintaining technical depth.

• You have a high quality bar: You recognize that, while it is important to work efficiently and quickly ship content, the purpose of doing so is to build Clerk’s reputation as well as your own. This means that you refuse to publish anything that isn’t a polished explanation of the point you’re making.

• You're data-informed: You use metrics and community feedback to guide content decisions while maintaining high standards for technical accuracy and depth. You understand SEO principles and how to optimize technical content for search visibility.

• You're self-directed: You can manage a content pipeline independently, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with a remote team. You're proactive in identifying valuable content opportunities and following through from ideation to publication.

What Clerk Has to Offer

• 💰 Competitive Salary – We want you to know that we value the skills and experience you bring to the table. We go out of our way to make sure that you feel fairly compensated.

• 📈 Equity Ownership – At Clerk, we believe in shared success. That's why we offer a stock option plan so that everyone can benefit from the growth and prosperity of the company.

• ⚕️ Health Coverage – We care about your well-being. That's why we offer top-tier health insurance to ensure that your health needs are fully met.

• 🎧 Work Gear - Set up your ideal home office with the gear of your choice. At Clerk, we want to ensure that you have everything you need to perform at your best.

• 🏖️ Flexible Vacation Policy – We believe in work-life balance and trust you to take the time you need. Although we recommend 25 days per year, our vacation policy is unlimited. This is in addition to observing national holidays specific to your country of residence.

• 🌍 Diverse and Inclusive Team – Join our exceptional, diverse, and globally distributed team at Clerk. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best in building impactful products and tools for the modern web.