Contract Technical Writer

Trilyon, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in San Jose is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to produce high-quality documentation. You will work closely with subject matter experts and various teams to create user-friendly content. The candidate should have a proven track record in technical writing and an ability to learn complex topics swiftly. This hybrid role allows you to collaborate effectively while managing multiple projects. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and experience with DITA XML tools.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
• Experience in working with developers to improve user experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit content, working closely with various teams.
• Coordinate internal reviews for your product documentation.

Skills

Writing clear, concise content

Effective technical writing

Superb written communication skills

Ability to handle multiple projects

Working with developers

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a relevant technical field

Tools

DITA XML tools

AsciiDoc

Markdown

MS Word

Job description

Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Technical writer job description

We are searching for an experienced technical writer to join our team at Cisco Systems. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with subject-matter experts (SMEs) and experienced technical writers, and gain hands-on experience in creating high-quality documentation.

Objectives of this role

• Develop comprehensive documentation that meets organizational standards
• Gain deep understanding of products and services, and translate complex information into simple, polished, engaging content
• Write user-friendly content that meets the needs of target audience
• Evaluate current content and develop innovative methods for improvement

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit content, working closely with various teams such as development, QA, and technical marketing
• Coordinate internal reviews for your product documentation

Required skills and qualifications

• experience as an effective technical writer
• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
• Experience in working with developers to improve user experience, refine content, and create visuals and diagrams
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Write clear, concise content

Preferred skills and qualifications-NOT MUST

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or a relevant technical field
• Firm understanding of systems development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience in using DITA XML tools, AsciiDoc or Markdown, and MS Word to create documentation