Technical Documentation Lead — Remote & Open Source

Canonical; Edmonton; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm is seeking a remote Technical Author to lead documentation efforts and collaborate with engineering teams. This role involves creating and maintaining software documentation, engaging with user communities, and influencing product strategy. Candidates should have a technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to open-source values. The company offers competitive compensation, learning budgets, and a distributed work environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity to travel to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Technical writer with a programmer's mindset or a programmer who produces excellent documentation.
• Experience in software development contexts.
• Able to travel twice a year for up to two weeks for events.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve software documentation.
• Work with engineering teams to improve documentation contributions.
• Engage with user communities for documentary needs.
• Standardize the structure and presentation of documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Community engagement

Technical curiosity

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

BSc/BA degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Git

Documentation markup languages

Job description

A pioneering tech firm is seeking a remote Technical Author to lead documentation efforts and collaborate with engineering teams. This role involves creating and maintaining software documentation, engaging with user communities, and influencing product strategy. Candidates should have a technical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to open-source values. The company offers competitive compensation, learning budgets, and a distributed work environment that prioritizes diversity and inclusion.