Contract Technical Writer — Hybrid, San Jose

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

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.