Director, Technical Writing

GitLab

Remote
$158,600 — $297,400 usd; not specified; not specif...
Fully remote
Ai readiness and workflows
Process redesign for documentation
Partnership with engineering and product
GitLab is seeking a Director of Technical Writing to lead and innovate the technical documentation process as the company integrates AI and enhances collaboration with engineering and product teams. This remote position focuses on redefining documentation strategies to improve efficiency, user experience, and team capabilities

Job Summary

  • As the Director of Technical Writing, you will help redefine how technical documentation is created, delivered, and experienced across GitLab.
  • You will lead the Technical Writing organization through process evaluation and redesign, with a focus on making documentation creation more efficient and better connected to product development.
  • The team works closely with Engineering, Product Management, and UX to support product changes and improve the overall documentation experience, and it is entering a phase focused on AI readiness, process redesign, and stronger integration with the product itself.

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GitLab is seeking a Director of Technical Writing to lead and innovate the technical documentation process as the company integrates AI and enhances collaboration with engineering and product teams. This remote position focuses on redefining documentation strategies to improve efficiency, user experience, and team capabilities.

Salary

$158,600 — $297,400 USD; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI readiness and workflows
  • Process redesign for documentation
  • Partnership with Engineering and Product
  • Content strategy expertise
  • Leadership of technical writing teams

Nice-to-have

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Asynchronous collaboration
  • High-performance culture
  • Continuous knowledge exchange

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading teams through change
  • Fluency with AI in strategic and practical contexts
  • Ability to build strong partnerships
  • Experience developing leaders and teams
  • Technical credibility in documentation and developer workflows

Work Rights

Not specified

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