Sr. Technical Writer

Cockroach Labs

New York, NY, United States
On-site
Authoring technical documentation
Collaborate with engineering teams
Hands-on linux/unix systems experience
Translate complex, highly technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation for engineers, operators, and technical decision-makers

Job Summary

  • Translate complex, highly technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation for engineers, operators, and technical decision-makers.
  • Benefit from a balanced work distribution, gaining experience across diverse areas of the product while reserving time for deep dives into larger projects within specific product domains.
  • The Documentation team is part of the Education Department, within the Product Division, emphasizing collaboration and customer support through multiple learning methods.

Matching Summary

Translate complex, highly technical concepts into clear, actionable documentation for engineers, operators, and technical decision-makers.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Authoring technical documentation
  • Collaborate with engineering teams
  • Hands-on Linux/Unix systems experience
  • Proficiency with Git and docs-as-code
  • Translate complex technical concepts

Nice-to-have

  • Innovating with AI for content
  • Contribute to internal style guides
  • Curiosity-driven approach to technology
  • Work-life balance emphasis

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience planning and authoring documentation
  • Proven ability to learn and explain technical products
  • Familiarity with distributed systems or cloud platforms
  • Proficiency with Git and docs-as-code workflows

Work Rights

Not specified

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