Senior Technical Writer, Google Cloud, Security Operations

Google

Sunnyvale (CA)

On-site

USD 129,000 - 189,000

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in Sunnyvale is seeking a Senior Technical Writer for their Google Cloud Security team. The role involves creating clear and accurate documentation focused on cybersecurity solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing multi-writer projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in technical writing, preferably in SaaS or enterprise security domains. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

6 years of experience creating content for technical audiences.
10 years of experience in technical writing for SaaS or enterprise security.
Experience documenting APIs and database design concepts.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to determine documentation requirements.
Lead content strategy focused on user journeys to improve user experience.
Write and maintain customer-facing documentation on cybersecurity concepts.
Collaborate with engineers to create and update documentation sets.
Edit technical documents for clarity and consistency.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

UNIX/Linux CLI

XML-based documentation authoring systems

Job description

Senior Technical Writer, Google Cloud, Security Operations

Join to apply for the Senior Technical Writer, Google Cloud, Security Operations role at Google

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, computer science course material, or IT administration playbooks).
Experience in using the UNIX/Linux CLI.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of experience in technical writing, creating clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for SaaS, enterprise security, or computer networking.
Experience documenting APIs and database design concepts.
Experience with XML‑based documentation authoring systems.
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate across cross‑functional teams while prioritizing and driving results in ambiguous environments with competing demands.
Excellent communication, organizational and time‑management skills.

About The Job

Technical writers communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately, and without relying on jargon. As a technical writer, your role involves tasks such as writing conceptual overviews and procedures, reading and writing example code, or updating help center queries and FAQs. Technical writers play a big part at Google. They are a key link between developers, marketing associates, developer advocates, as well as supaya all the external users and developers, tying together many vital but disparate parts of the Google ecosystem.

You develop complex, in‑depth communications for internal and external audiences and manage projects that involve coordinating multiple junior writers.

Google Cloud is advancing cybersecurity for enterprises. We are dedicated to helping companies башҡ find and stop cyber attacks, working with experts in cloud computing, big data, cybersecurity, and AI.

In this role, you will develop the next generation of security solutions.

Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise‑grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting‑edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $129,000‑$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Work closely with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to determine documentation requirements and project scopes.
Lead content strategy and define workstreams focused on critical user journeys to improve the user experience.
Write, publish, and maintain customer‑facing documentation including references, online content, in‑app guides, and tutorials centered on advanced cybersecurity concepts.
Define documentation requirements alongside cross‑functional teams, collaborating with engineers to create and update comprehensive documentation sets.
Edit, clarify, and enhance technical documents written by engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and consistency.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Seniority level