The Pragmatic Bookshelf has been publishing award-winning books on software development and engineering management for 20+ years. We work with many of the top authors in the tech sector, and our catalog contains some of the bestselling technical books of all time.

We are seeking developmental editors with a love of excellent writing and technology to join our team.

As a developmental editor with the Bookshelf, you’ll be your authors’ primary reader, advocate, and guide. You’ll be a sounding board and the voice of expertise. Together, you and your authors will create 50- to 350+-page books across various programming and engineering management topics.

You’ll be expected to:

• Help authors navigate pacing, audience, and narrative issues as you produce content that’s favorable to learning.

• Motivate and support authors dealing with writer’s block, self-doubt, and other common writing hurdles.

• Help authors write consistently with the Pragmatic voice and style.

• Guide authors through our editorial process.

• Be your author’s advocate and front-line resource for all issues throughout the project.

If it sounds like a tall order, don’t worry—you won’t be in it alone. You’ll have a lot of support from our managing staff, along with comprehensive how-tos and detailed editorial guidelines.

Having a strong background in developing nonfiction content is necessary, ideally in books. In addition, any experience with technical content and instructional materials will significantly help.

This position is 100% remote and is open to applicants from anywhere in the United States. Compensation for this role is determined on a per-project basis and pays either $55/hour or a standard royalty rate.