Content Engineer (YouTube)

About Us

Orkes is a platform for developers to build durable, distributed event driven applications.  Based on the popular open source orchestration engine Conductor, Orkes lets developers focus on faster go to market with applications, scaling them to handle billions of workflows without having to worry about failures, scalability or visibility into the executions.

At Orkes, we’re redefining business process orchestration, and content plays a critical role in our mission. As a Content Engineer (YouTube), you’ll be at the forefront of evangelizing Orkes Conductor through video-first technical storytelling. You’ll help developers, architects, and technical decision-makers explore, learn, and adopt our platform by translating complex concepts into visual, engaging, and actionable educational experiences.

This role is ideal for engineers who are natural communicators, comfortable on camera, skilled at explaining technical ideas clearly, and passionate about helping developers succeed. If you’re an engineer at heart with a talent for video storytelling, this is your opportunity to shape how the world learns about Orkes.

Your Day-to-Day at Orkes

• Create and host educational video content on YouTube and other digital platforms that demystifies Orkes Conductor, showcases real-world use cases, and helps developers build scalable, resilient applications.
• Act as a developer evangelist for Orkes by leading live demos, webinars, virtual meetups, and online events that highlight the power of Conductor and the broader orchestration ecosystem.
• Grow and nurture our YouTube subscriber base by consistently delivering valuable, high-quality technical content that attracts new viewers and strengthens engagement with existing followers.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Engineers, and Product teams to produce accurate, engaging video tutorials, walkthroughs, and feature deep-dives.
• Repurpose technical content from blogs, docs, and tutorials into engaging visual formats that resonate with our developer audience.
• Experiment with creative formats like explainer videos, short-form social content, behind-the-scenes engineering stories, and community-driven interviews.
• Track engagement metrics (views, retention, feedback) to continuously refine content strategy and maximize educational impact.

Qualities That Will Help You Succeed

• You have an engineer’s mindset and a genuine love for creating content that simplifies complex ideas and inspires developers.
• You are growth-driven, always looking for creative ways to expand reach and build a strong subscriber and community base.
• You are a confident communicator, both on camera and in person, who can teach and explain technical concepts with clarity and authenticity.
• You are self-sufficient and resourceful, able to take projects from concept to completion-  scripting, recording, editing, and publishing with attention to detail.
• You are community-oriented, passionate about creating experiences that engage and educate developers through online events and interactions.

You’ll Have a Fast Start If

• You’re excited about the rise of agentic workflows and agentic automation, and have already explored Orkes Conductor or similar orchestration and automation platforms.
• You already create or host developer content on YouTube with an engaged follower base that values technical depth, clarity, and authenticity.
• You understand the Orkes Conductor ecosystem, including our open-source community, and how it fits into the broader automation landscape.

More Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Status: Full-time
• Type: Remote
• Location: United States
• Department: Marketing
• Reports to: Head of Marketing

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible  PTO
• Support for personal development

At Orkes, we are committed to building a team that reflects a rich tapestry of perspectives, identities, and professional experiences. We believe that diversity is not just a checkbox, but a driving force behind innovation, creativity, and success. By embracing a variety of backgrounds, we cultivate an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. 

Join us at Orkes and be a part of a team where your unique perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Together we are shaping the future technology by leveraging the strength that comes from embracing diversity in all its forms. Your Journey with us is an opportunity to contribute to something greater and make a lasting impact.