Developer Documentation Specialist (API & Guides)

Synthires; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking an experienced Technical Writing Specialist to contribute to a writing-intensive customer project focused on developer and product documentation. You will apply your technical writing and communication expertise to help train next-generation AI systems using high-quality, real-world documentation.

The work involves analyzing complex technical materials, creating and editing developer-focused content, and evaluating documentation for clarity, accuracy, and usability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience producing developer or product documentation.
• Experience creating API documentation, integration guides, onboarding materials, tutorials, or release notes.
• Strong expertise in technical writing, information architecture, and editing.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience writing for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency with docs-as-code workflows, including Markdown, Git, and CI/CD.
• Experience applying established style guides (Microsoft, Google, or custom guidelines).
• Exceptional written English with strong grammar and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret technical source materials, including API references, developer guides, release notes, and technical specifications.
• Create and edit high-quality technical documentation, including guides, tutorials, architecture documents, and developer resources.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Apply information architecture principles to organize documentation for usability, discoverability, consistency, and scalability.
• Implement and maintain docs-as-code workflows and editorial standards.
• Apply established style guides and documentation guidelines consistently across deliverables.
• Evaluate existing documentation for clarity, completeness, accuracy, structure, and terminology.
• Identify gaps and areas for documentation improvements based on audience needs and project requirements.
• Maintain consistent terminology, structure, tone, and formatting across documentation sets.
• Explain documentation decisions, trade-offs, and reasoning clearly to stakeholders and collaborators.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Information architecture

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Synthesize information

Tools

Markdown

Git

CI/CD

Job description

micro1 is seeking an experienced Technical Writing Specialist to contribute to a writing-intensive customer project focused on developer and product documentation. You will apply your technical writing and communication expertise to help train next-generation AI systems using high-quality, real-world documentation.

The work involves analyzing complex technical materials, creating and editing developer-focused content, and evaluating documentation for clarity, accuracy, and usability.