Technical Writer translating complex technical systems into clear documentation. Collaborating closely with engineers and product managers to support technical content needs.
Responsibilities
Write and maintain user-facing documentation, including tutorials, API references, and how-to guides.
Collaborate with engineers and product managers to ensure accuracy and clarity in all technical content.
Apply and uphold standards from the Google Documentation Style Guide and Diátaxis framework.
Use GitHub flow and version control best practices to manage documentation updates.
Continuously improve structure, navigation, and discoverability across the documentation site.
Translate technical details into clear explanations that help engineers onboard quickly and use Sift effectively.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or Engineering.
2+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in software, developer tools, or technology-driven industries.
Experience working with gRPC APIs, including documenting service definitions, message structures, and best practices for client/server integration.
Proficiency in Python and familiarity with software development workflows, APIs, and modern engineering tools.
Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining documentation such as API references, user manuals, tutorials, and technical specifications.
Strong command of documentation and markup tools such as Markdown, Material for MkDocs, FumaDocs, Docusaurus, or Mintlify.
Hands-on experience with documentation tools such as Git/GitHub.
Deep understanding of documentation frameworks such as the Google Developer Documentation Style Guide and the Diátaxis framework.
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and marketing teams.
Strong execution mindset: organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple documentation projects under changing requirements and deadlines.
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