Technical Writer (Developer-Focused)

About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing developer infrastructure startup building tools that help organizations extract, structure, and process web data for AI and large language model applications. The company has achieved significant growth in a short period of time and is becoming a widely adopted platform among developers building AI-powered products.

The Role

The company is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to own and evolve its developer-facing documentation and technical content. This role sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and growth, ensuring developers can successfully adopt and implement the platform through clear, practical, and high-quality documentation.

This position can be based in San Francisco or remotely across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Own developer documentation end-to-end, including API references, SDK guides, tutorials, quickstarts, migration guides, and technical documentation.
• Create technical content such as tutorials, integration guides, implementation examples, and educational resources demonstrating real-world use cases.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to understand new features and ensure documentation is released alongside product updates.
• Maintain consistency, clarity, and accuracy across all technical content.
• Contribute to release notes, changelogs, and product announcements.
• Partner with growth and marketing teams on technical educational content that helps developers discover and adopt the platform.
• Monitor documentation feedback and continuously improve the developer experience.

Ideal Background

• 4+ years of experience writing documentation or technical content for developer-focused products.
• Ability to read, understand, test, and troubleshoot code examples independently.
• Experience documenting APIs, SDKs, developer tools, infrastructure products, or platform technologies.
• Comfortable working with technologies such as Python, TypeScript, and modern API ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of what makes developer documentation effective, practical, and easy to adopt.
• Ability to balance concise reference documentation with longer-form educational content.

Preferred Profiles

Successful candidates often come from backgrounds such as:

• Technical Writing
• Developer Relations (DevRel)
• Technical Content Marketing
• Software Engineering with a transition into technical communication
• API, cloud, infrastructure, or developer tooling companies

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000–$200,000 USD (location-adjusted outside the U.S.)
• Equity participation available
• Remote-friendly across the Americas or based in San Francisco
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Learning and development budget
• Wellness stipend
• Sabbatical program
• Comprehensive health benefits for U.S.-based employees

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced startup environment where team members are expected to take ownership, operate with autonomy, and identify opportunities without extensive direction. The company values technical depth, strong writing skills, and a builder mindset, making it an excellent fit for individuals who enjoy working closely with both engineering and product teams while helping developers succeed.