A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
Senior Technical Writer Google - 4.3 Kirkland, WA Job Details Full-time $138,000 - $201,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Editorial project management Content project management Content creation for technical audiences Collaboration with product development teams Agile software development Technical writing experience within technology Full Job Description In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees.
20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time:
40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave:
18 weeks
Holidays:
13 paid days per year Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Professional Writing, English, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field and 6 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or in a Technical Writer-related occupation. Alternatively, will accept a Master's degree in Technical Communication, Professional Writing, English, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field, and 4 years of experience in the job offered or in a Technical Writer-related occupation. Position requires 4 years of experience in the following: Writing accurate, clear, concise, and well-organized technical content (developer documentation, Computer Science course material, or IT administration playbooks) using industry-standard style guides; Content plan development for technical content, including defining content goals and selecting formats (text, illustration, screenshot, voice, video); Collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand technologies, extract user-required information, and iterate on content drafts within an Agile development environment; Applying general technical concepts to analyze problems and communicate technical information by interpreting source code (Java, Python, or Go), architectural diagrams, and engineering design docs; Leading content creation projects, including scoping work, guiding team members, and communicating project status. About the job Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $138,000 - $201,000 + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Learn more about benefits at Google. Position reports to the Google (Kirkland, WA) office & may allow for a hybrid schedule as per Google policy. Responsibilities Write technical documentation for developers and cloud architects building private Google Cloud solutions. Produce new, high-quality content designed to help customers succeed. Curate and maintain the existing customer-facing content library for accuracy and relevance. Edit, clarify, and proofread technical documents written by engineering and product teams. Coach non-writers and subject matter experts on ways to improve their writing skills. Collaborate with a global team of engineers, product managers, and content strategists. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
