Docs-as-Code Technical Writer for APIs & Robotics

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NEURA Robotics seeks a technical writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation in English for robotics software and hardware. You will work with cross-site teams to build modular content in Quanos ST4 and integrate Docs-as-Code workflows using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities include API documentation, interface specs, and documentation for Python, C++, ROS, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).

Qualifications

• Training as a Technical Writer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in technical documentation or software development/API documentation.
• Very good command of English; German skills desirable.
• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation.
• Confident with MS Office and collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong writing skills and ability to craft complex technical content clearly.
• Knowledge of Machinery Directive and VDI guidelines.
• Structured, independent work style and strong communication skills.
• Experience with Docs-as-Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows).
• Knowledge in code-related documentation (APIs, interfaces).
• Familiarity with Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe or similar toolchains.
• Understanding of Python, C++, ROS, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Ability to build and maintain an internal documentation framework.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English.
• Structured content creation in ST4, with modular templates and guidelines.
• Develop and optimize Docs-as-Code workflows (Git, Markdown, CI/CD).
• Contribute to API references and interface specifications.
• Document technologies like Python, C++, ROS; cover industrial protocols like Modbus/Profinet/EtherNet/IP/EtherCAT.
• Harmonize ST4 content with Docs-as-Code workflows and collaborate with developers and product owners.

Skills

Docs-as-Code

Technical Writing

Collaboration

English proficiency

German desirable

Education

Technical degree or relevant field

Technical Writer training

Tools

Quanos Schema ST4

Confluence

Jira

Teams

SharePoint

Git

Markdown

reStructuredText

CI/CD

Sphinx

Doxygen

Breathe

ROS

Modbus

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

EtherCAT

Job description

NEURA Robotics seeks a technical writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation in English for robotics software and hardware. You will work with cross-site teams to build modular content in Quanos ST4 and integrate Docs-as-Code workflows using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities include API documentation, interface specs, and documentation for Python, C++, ROS, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).