Senior Content Writer at Buildkite

North Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Content Strategy, Technical Writing, Editorial System Building, Narrative Development, Campaign Execution, Technical Review, Content Governance, Developer Relations, Asset Creation, Performance Measurement, Async Communication, Editorial Judgment, CI/CD Familiarity, DevOps Familiarity, Narrative Systems Thinking, Credibility Protection

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Buildkite Buildkite’s CI platform is trusted by the world’s leading engineering teams, shipping software to over 1,000,000,000 daily users. Job Overview We’re looking for a Senior Content Writer to turn Buildkite’s point-of-view into a coherent, compounding editorial system: writing that earns trust, sharpens our differentiation, and moves developers and buyers through the journey—without sounding like devtools marketing. Narrative for Buildkite scales through a clear PoV, consistent standards and repeatable editorial loops that translate strategy into artifacts people actually read, share, and act on. You’ll build that machine; high-signal writing, technical truth and a cadence that keeps Buildkite’s story crisp in-market. We’re only interested in writers who can operate like a builder; strong taste, comfort with technical review and the discipline to run an editorial OS that compounds instead of restarting for every launch. 🚀 What You’ll Do Ship a dev-first demand engine Own campaign execution across priority pillars, from concept→asset plan→launch→iteration Build programs that serve devs and buyers; credibility up top, clarity in the middle, conversion at the bottom Create a repeatable cadence that aligns our Labs (Brand Systems + Dev Voice + GTM) Build an editorial system, not a content queue Establish a clear editorial strategy aligned to our strategic pillars Own the editorial backlog: what we write, why it matters, what gets deprioritised, what gets refreshed Create governance and standards so voice stays consistent and trust doesn’t erode Translate our narrative PoV into writing devs respect Write high-signal pieces that feel like contribution Develop narrative threads that power campaigns, launches, sales conversations and DevRel programming Collaborate with engineers and technical reviewers so output maps to dev reality Turn proof into stories that travel Convert real proof into durable assets; customer stories with teeth, engineering-led writeups, migration narratives, reliability stories Partner with Content Engineering and DevRel to capture raw material and shape it into readable truth Build proof packs that GTM can reuse without distorting the narrative Increase conversion through clarity Clarify what Buildkite is, who it’s for, why it’s different and where the value lies Target common friction points: eval confusion, migration anxiety, reliability doubts, and ‘why not X?’ comparisons Ship content that supports time-to-first-value and adoption pathways Make distribution and iteration real Work collaboratively to package writing for distribution Instrument performance with the right success signals: authority growth, share-of-voice, high-intent conversion, pipeline influence Refresh and retire content with discipline; no rotting posts, no outdated claims, no drift Run an OS that compounds You’ll operate with a cadence that scales beyond any single person: Editorial loop; backlog→brief→draft→technical review→publish→refresh Proof loop; source reality→shape story→validate→ship→reuse Signal loop; capture questions/objections→categorise→route→write what fixes it Distribution loop; package→amplify→learn→iterate Quality loop; voice standards→review gates→sampling→corrections Coherence loop; align with Brand/GTM/Dev Voice→reduce narrative drift What You Bring This role only works with writers who have taste, spine, and technical honesty. Proven experience writing in devtools/technical B2B with outcomes you can point to Sharp editorial judgment Ability to write across formats Comfort working with technical reviewers, incorporating feedback without losing clarity or voice Strong narrative systems thinking You avoid hollow claims, protect credibility, and insist on evidence You can define success and iterate based on what’s real High-agency collaboration Clear async communication Nice-to-haves Experience building an editorial program from scratch Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps and the realities of eng teams at scale Experience shaping customer proof into credible stories Comfort working with distribution mechanics A portfolio that shows range and taste How We Work Autonomously, with agency; you'll join a small team of high-performing ICs, with the ability to drive and influence business impact from the start Async by default, with focused sync for decisions, pairing, and unblock moments We ship iteratively; small releases, tight feedback loops, measurable improvements We document and work in the open; decisions, risks, tradeoffs, fails, the lot We aim for craft and delight, but we don’t worship polish over progress ✨ Why Join Buildkite At Buildkite, we value kindness, autonomy, and collaboration. You’ll be joining a remote-first company where your work directly helps some of the world’s best engineering teams build and ship software faster and more safely. Competitive compensation, including salary, equity, and benefits package Flexible, remote-first culture Meaningful technical challenges at scale Opportunities for professional growth, technical leadership, and cross-team influence A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture where your ideas make a real impact 🌈 Equal Opportunity Employer At Buildkite, we value diversity and celebrate all types of skills, backgrounds, and experiences. We’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment and providing reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process. If you need any accommodations or support during the application or interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@buildkite.com.

Responsibilities

The Senior Content Writer will be responsible for building and owning an editorial system that translates Buildkite's point-of-view into high-signal, developer-first content that drives demand and moves users through the journey. This includes owning campaign execution, establishing repeatable editorial cadences, and creating governance standards to ensure narrative consistency and trust.