Technical Content Writer (Remote | $90–$140/hr)

Synthires; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a 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 skills to help train next-generation AI systems using high-quality real-world docs.

You will analyze complex materials, create and edit developer-focused content, structure documentation systems, and evaluate clarity, accuracy, and usability for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience producing developer or product documentation.
• Experience creating API documentation, integration guides, onboarding materials, tutorials, release notes, or similar content.
• Expertise in technical writing, information architecture, and editing.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with docs-as-code workflows including Markdown, Git, and CI/CD.
• Familiarity with established style guides (Microsoft, Google, or corporate guidelines).
• Excellent written English with strong grammar, terminology, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret technical source materials, including API references, developer guides, release notes, and specifications.
• Create and edit high-quality technical documentation such as guides, tutorials, architecture documents, and developer resources.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise content for diverse audiences.
• Apply information architecture to organize documentation for usability, discoverability, and consistency.
• Maintain and improve docs-as-code workflows and editorial standards.
• Ensure consistency of terminology, structure, tone, and formatting across documentation sets.
• Explain documentation decisions, trade-offs, and reasoning to stakeholders in writing.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Information architecture

Audience communication

Attention to detail

Synthesis of information

Tools

Markdown

Git

CI/CD

Job description

micro1 is engaging experienced Technical Writing Specialists 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, structuring documentation systems, and evaluating documentation for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and usability. Experts will be expected to apply strong analytical thinking and precise communication skills to transform complex technical concepts into clear and effective documentation for varied audiences.

No prior AI experience is required—your technical writing expertise, professional judgment, and ability to synthesize complex information are what matter.

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, inconsistencies, and areas where documentation can be improved.
• Recommend and implement 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 through written communication.
• Apply strong attention to detail when reviewing technical content and documentation quality.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience producing developer or product documentation.
• Hands-on experience creating API documentation, integration guides, onboarding materials, tutorials, release notes, or similar technical content.
• 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 such as Microsoft, Google, or custom organizational guidelines.
• Exceptional written English with strong grammar, structure, terminology, and editing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple technical sources and produce coherent documentation.
• Strong professional judgment when structuring, evaluating, and refining technical content.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience owning the structure, quality, and strategy of end-to-end documentation sets.
• Experience establishing or improving documentation information architecture.
• Experience working closely with developers, engineers, product t