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4 Cengage Digital Content Designer Jobs Hiring Near You
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Enrollment Representative (Remote Opportunity)
$21.25 - $27.88/hr
Cengage Group's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways ... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ...
Enrollment Representative (Remote Opportunity)
$21.25 - $27.88/hr
Cengage Group's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways ... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ...
Sr forklift Operator
Independence, KY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Cengage Group Inventory Control Position At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in ... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ...
Sr forklift Operator
Independence, KY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Cengage Group Inventory Control Position At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in ... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ...
Forklift Operator
Independence, KY · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ... Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive ...
Forklift Operator
Independence, KY · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
... content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills ... Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive ...
Cengage Jobs Information
Do workers at Cengage get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
71% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Does Cengage pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
At Cengage, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
100% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Is the health insurance from Cengage affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Cengage?
Most people get paid time off work.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
90% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Do workers at Cengage worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
Do Cengage workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
43% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it for Cengage workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
38% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Cengage?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do Cengage managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
Do jobs at Cengage spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2025.
How easy is it to take sick days at Cengage?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Is working at Cengage good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
91% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
91% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Cengage feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
100% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Cengage get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
100% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
100% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Cengage?
Some people feel stressed out here.
44% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
44% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Cengage enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
85% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Cengage recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team.
88% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
88% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Cengage?
Most people got enough training when they started.
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
77% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Cengage?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
Do people think Cengage’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
55% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.
55% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and December 2025.
Do workers feel well informed about how Cengage is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
88% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.
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Cengage rating
8.7
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
3rd of 19 rated publishing
Job description
Software Engineering Manager
At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery.
What you'll do here:
As the Software Engineering Manager, you will manage and lead all aspects of a team dedicated to:
- Partner with content teams to analyze current workflows, identify automation opportunities, and design AI-first solutions that improve efficiency and quality.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives, collaborating with onsite and offshore engineering teams as well as cross-functional partners across the organization.
- Drive development of AI-powered tools through prototyping (POCs), enhancements, and continuous improvement of existing platforms.
- Work closely with Product Managers and business partners to deliver innovative, scalable solutions while ensuring alignment to engineering guidelines in developing, implementation, and operations.
Following the Product Operating Model (POM), you will collaborate with product and design teams in your role as technical lead. Together you will focus on improving customer outcomes through frequent stakeholder engagements and data-driven insights.
- Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Reimagine and optimize content creation workflows using modern platforms, automation, and generative AI.
- Engage in driving POM Discovery activities including continuous customer engagement, both internal and external, to derive solutions that meet end user, company, and technology goals.
- Track quality and efficiency improvements through well instrumented SDLC tools and report progress to executive teams.
- Balance technical debt and other maintenance activities alongside new feature development within each sprint.
- Work with partners and customers to establish and handle product backlogs, product estimates and budgets.
- Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends to inject continuous innovation into our product roadmaps.
Skills You Will Need Here:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and recent, relevant work experience.
- 3+ years of technology leadership experience, including developing technology strategies, fostering innovation, and leading globally distributed teams.
Generative AI & Emerging Technologies
- Solid understanding of AI concepts, technologies and methods, including machine learning, Language, Reasoning & multimodal models, prompt & context engineering, developing and using skills & agent frameworks, RAG, and vector databases.
- Hands-on experience integrating or experimenting with commercial and open-source GenAI technologies and toolkits (e.g., coding assistants, OpenAI CODEX, LangChain).
Architecture & Cloud Platforms
- Experience in maintaining and/or modernizing legacy or monolithic architectures, migrating systems to modular, cloud-native platforms, and implementing hybrid cloud strategies.
- Ability to design and develop APIs that integrate legacy systems with modern solutions.
- Comfortable designing and deploying cloud native solutions on AWS, GCP, or Azure, using containers, serverless, and cloud storage/compute services.
Software Engineering & Product Delivery
- Proven ability to build secure, resilient, scalable, high-availability enterprise systems for global user bases.
- Strong experience with agile delivery (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and tooling such as Jira or Azure DevOps
- Proven success organizing teams and delivery around a Product Operating Model
Collaboration & Communication
- Demonstrated skills in working with cross-functional teams in distributed, remote-first environments.
- Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.
About Cengage
Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company's discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.
15% Annual: Individual Target $101,900.00 - $163,000.00 USD
About Cengage
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Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Industry
Education
Company size
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Boston, MA, US