At apply, we are looking for a Senior Editor - Technical Books to join our publishing business. In this role, you will own the content lifecycle from concept to publication and beyond, delivering high-quality, impactful technical books and multi-format learning products. You will perform substantive edits, coach authors, ensure quality, and contribute strategically to product development and market positioning.
What You'll Do
- Perform substantive edits to strengthen structure, clarity, flow, and learning outcomes.
- Coach authors to sharpen their teaching approach and manage relationships to improve content quality.
- Collaborate with technical reviewers to ensure accuracy and incorporate feedback.
- Assess titles for AI-generated content or plagiarism and take remedial action.
- Own quality sign-off for every product, balancing editorial depth and speed-to-market.
- Enhance books with multi-format learning layers like interactive labs, visual explainers, video walkthroughs, quizzes, and code sandboxes.
- Own and shape derived content formats such as newsletters, research explainers, live author AMAs, cohort-based sessions, and topical micro-events.
- Own and optimize product information, positioning, and messaging across systems and channels.
- Proactively research emerging technologies, version updates, and industry developments to keep products relevant.
- Track trends across software languages, frameworks, architecture practices, and GenAI-influenced workflows.
- Apply market intelligence and competitor benchmarking to strengthen positioning and feed insights into product strategy.
- Monitor published content over its lifecycle, recommending updates or new editions.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years in editorial or content development for technical or instructional products.
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into structured, reader-friendly content.
- Strong author and subject matter expert management and feedback skills.
- Excellent English-language proficiency and editorial judgment.
- Quality assurance mindset; confident in making calls on readiness, rework, or cancellation.
- Willingness to own and drive the success of content beyond editing, including multi-format enhancements and derived formats.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with programming languages or proven interest in tech.
- Experience with multi-format content like events, newsletters, labs, or research.
- Awareness of AI tools in editorial workflows or software development contexts.
- Project management experience in balancing multiple priorities.
Team & Environment
You will be part of the cross-functional LLM Engineering vertical within the publishing business, reporting to a Portfolio Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: INR 55K-170K fixed pay per month, dependent on skills and experience.
- Bonus scheme
- 5 day working week
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India
- Training programs and Certification
Work Mode
This is a global role based in India, with a flexible and remote-friendly work environment.
Our mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways. We operate with an open and informal culture based around learning, performance, and personal development. We encourage social collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and a healthy work-life balance in an environment where the best idea wins.
