Our San Diego-based tech company needs a contractor with serious technical writing skills and a talent for translating complex code into user-friendly documentation. Forget boring manuals; we're looking for someone who can craft compelling tutorials and interactive guides that even the newest users will understand. If you are a Technical Writer who wants to work for a company pushing the boundaries of what AI can do, then read on!
A Day in the Life
- Transform detailed specifications and architecture designs into clear, concise, and complete documentation.
- Create detailed software documentation for our products. This will include tutorials, how-to guides, and API documentation.
- Organize, categorize, and clarify information so its relevant to end users.
- Collaborate with development, testing, and customer service teams to determine the exact specifications of our software products.
- Design, plan, and develop training material for the end users, customers, and internal technical support and education team members.
- Maintain library of reference documentation for both hardware and software systems, as well as customer facing and internal policies.
- Plan, design, and prepare documents according to established standards.
- Provide support for user documentation and internal publication, and establish style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.
- Help internal groups prepare effective visual communication materials.
Essentials to Succeed
- A vocational background in technical writing with a proven background in computer science and software development is a big plus.
- The proven ability to develop written material for hardware, software, and technical design and specification programs.
- Solid skill-set to review documents from technical and non-technical contributors, as well as the expertise and training to give useful recommendations.
- Capable to build working relationships with a number of engineering and technical project managers to plan documents and create a solid project plan.
- A solid commitment to writing the finest technical documents available in order to maintain product standards.
- Know-how to implement innovative technical solutions, and contribute towards creating cutting-edge technology solutions.
What We Offer
- Health and wellbeing: we’ve got you covered with full medical, vision and dental insurance.
- Snacks and lunches: Enjoy free snacks and company-sponsored lunches.
- Continuous learning: a culture that emphasizes learning with training and tuition reimbursement benefits to realize your career goals and dreams.
- Competitive pay: salary + bonus + equity, because when the company wins, all team members should be rewarded.