Specialist Technical Author (AI)

Darktrace; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cyber security AI is seeking a Specialist Technical Author to produce technical content in collaboration with researchers and mathematicians. This hybrid role requires strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex AI concepts effectively.

Benefits

23 days holiday + public holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience writing technical blogs, white papers, or academic papers.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• Experience creating technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical materials illustrating novel techniques.
• Create visuals and diagrams to explain AI systems.
• Review technical marketing materials and collaborate on new content.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Data Visualization

Storytelling

Job description

Darktrace has more than 2,500 employees located globally. Founded by mathematicians and cyber defence experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption.

For over a decade, Darktrace has pioneered a proactive, AI-native approach to security. Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cybersecurity, with technology innovations backed by over 200 patents and pending applications.

Today, Darktrace is a global leader in cybersecurity AI, delivering the essential cybersecurity platform to protect organisations today and for an ever-changing future.

What will I be doing:

The Specialist Technical Author (AI) role is an independent, technical content-focused role. You will work directly with Darktrace researchers, mathematicians, and AI specialists to produce technical materials that illustrate the novel techniques and approaches developed by theDarktrace Cyber AI Research Center .

An ideal candidate has some prior experience writing news articles, technical blogs, white papers, or academic papers which cover Machine Learning, AI, or associated technologies.

This is a hybrid role, with a compulsory attendance of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

As a specialist Technical Author (AI) you will be liaising with Darktrace researchers to understand new technology and techniques. You'll be producing short and long-form technical content illustrate these discoveries. You'll also be:

• Creating visuals and diagrams to explain AI systems,
• Reviewing technical marketing materials and collaborate on new content,
• Working directly with the Darktrace Product, Corporate Communications, and Marketing teams.

What experience do I need:

We are looking for candidates who have experience writing material such as technical blogs, white papers, or academic papers which cover Machine Learning, AI, or associated technologies also experience writing technical documents or long-form technical material such as academic papers. You'll also come with:

• Experience creating technical diagrams and data visualization.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.
• A strong sense of narrative and storytelling.
• Continual improvement mindset.

Benefits we offer:

• 23 days’ holiday + all public holidays, rising to 25 days after 2 years of service,
• Additional day off for your birthday,
• Private medical insurance which covers you, your cohabiting partner and children,
• Life insurance of 4 times your base salary,
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme,
• Enhanced family leave,
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program,
• Cycle to work scheme.

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