Lead Automation Engineer

Benchmark Education Company•New Rochelle, NY

8d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to join our Digital Production team, responsible for building and delivering high-quality digital learning experiences at scale. This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, digital publishing, and instructional content delivery. You will develop automated workflows and scripts to transform structured and semi-structured source content (including print-originated materials) into dynamic, standards-compliant digital learning packages. You will also partner closely with editorial, design, and executive stakeholders to prototype new content experiences and improve production efficiency. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring strong technical depth, design awareness, and the ability to communicate effectively across both technical and non-technical audiences. This role directly contributes to delivering high-quality digital learning experiences to millions of users, enabling scalable, efficient production of content that powers our platform.

Requirements

5–8+ years of experience in a technical role (e.g., Software Engineer, Digital Production Engineer, Content Engineer)
Strong scripting and programming skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Experience working with structured data formats (XML, JSON, CSV) and transformation tools
Advanced proficiency in HTML and CSS, including building complex, responsive layouts
Experience building or maintaining automated workflows or content pipelines
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex production issues
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to operate independently in a senior individual contributor role

Nice To Haves

Experience with eLearning standards such as CMI5, QTI, or SCORM
Familiarity with digital publishing workflows and tools (e.g., Adobe InDesign or similar)
Experience working with large-scale content platforms or CMS/LMS systems
Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows
Exposure to templating systems, content modeling, or markup transformation tools (e.g., XSLT)

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scripts and tooling to generate digital learning packages at scale
Using repeatable, template-based approaches, transform source materials (e.g., raw content, Adobe InDesign exports, XML/JSON, manuscripts) into structured outputs
Produce and validate content across multiple formats, including: Complex HTML/CSS interactive content, PDF-based resources with navigable structures, CMI5-compliant learning modules, QTI-compliant assessments and test items
Ensure output meets platform, accessibility, and standards compliance requirements
Develop and optimize automated pipelines for content transformation and packaging
Leverage template-driven approaches with emphasis on repeatability / automation
Work with structured data, metadata schemas, and content models to ensure consistency and scalability
Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in production workflows
Implement validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms to ensure reliability
Rapidly prototype new content formats, layouts, and interaction models
Partner with editorial and design teams to bring new product ideas to life
Evaluate emerging standards, tools, and technologies for digital learning delivery
Serve as a technical partner to editorial, design, and product teams
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate directly with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and high-visibility projects
Maintain high standards for usability, performance, and visual fidelity
Contribute to best practices for digital production and content engineering
Ensure adherence to applicable standards and design guidelines