Senior API Documentation Writer

Bloomberg L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomberg L.P. is seeking a Technical Writer to produce API documentation for developers, including quick starts, tutorials, and tech specs. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UX to translate complex APIs into clear, actionable content.

We value the ability to read code samples, adapt tone for different audiences, and manage multiple docs projects in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in New York with strong growth and impact across Bloomberg's developer tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing for a developer audience, including API documentation.
• Deep knowledge of API documentation-writing best practices.
• Ability to read and understand programming languages (Python preferred) and work with/test code samples.
• Strong, flexible writing skills for both developers and business audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and iterate on client-facing API documentation for an evolving product.
• Organize content with clear strategy to highlight essential information.
• Adhere to style guidelines and adapt them for bespoke content.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Contribute to evolving documentation tools and AI-assisted processes.

Skills

API documentation

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading code & samples

Tools

DITA

HTML

Markdown

Git workflows

Job description

Bloomberg L.P. is seeking a Technical Writer to produce API documentation for developers, including quick starts, tutorials, and tech specs. You will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and UX to translate complex APIs into clear, actionable content.

We value the ability to read code samples, adapt tone for different audiences, and manage multiple docs projects in a fast-paced environment. This role is based in New York with strong growth and impact across Bloomberg's developer tools.