Senior Technical Writer
Core
Creating and maintaining clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation for products, ensuring users and developers have the information they need for success.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (Software/API)
Builds
API docs, developer guides, reference documentation, and release notes
Domain
Software development / API infrastructure
Required skills
API documentation, CLI tools, Git version control, software testing, technical research, documentation strategy, product alignment
Preferred skills
AI domain knowledge, debugging skills
Technologies
Git, CLI tools
Responsibilities
Develop and edit high-quality technical documentation including API docs and developer guides; Collaborate with product managers and engineers to gather information and ensure accuracy; Conduct research and test software to validate documentation content; Manage and maintain existing documentation including updates and deprecation; Implement and improve documentation processes and standards; Review docs for technical accuracy and adherence to guidelines; Contribute to project planning and management for documentation deliverables; Participate in product management discussions to align docs with strategy; Own documentation strategy for a specific product area; Partner with product and field teams to identify documentation gaps and propose content investments.
