Technical Editor II - Specification and Testing

Bluetooth; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Matching and

Bi-annual Bonus Program

Minimum 15 Vacation Days Per Year

12 Company Holidays

Personal Volunteer Time

7 Sick Days Per Year

Long-Term Care Reimbursement

Employer-paid Life and AD&D

AFLAC

Wellbeing program

Free snacks and drinks

Company swag

Job summary

Bluetooth SIG in Kirkland, WA is seeking a Technical Editor II to edit and release Bluetooth specifications, test documentation, and related content. You will collaborate with global members, apply editorial best practices, and responsibly use AI to enhance delivery.

The role emphasizes upstream engagement, planning content deliverables, and supporting multiple working groups with senior editors. Strong editing and technical writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience producing technical content for a technical audience.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills (and a capacity to write as needed) with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• 3–5 years’ experience working in a structured and/or component content management environment.
• Proven track record of supporting critical goals for organization, initiating and completing projects correctly with high quality, and proposing new and innovative solutions to problems.
• Proven ability to lead a content development project as needed.
• Experience in GitHub.
• Passion for technology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for customers.
• 2–3 years’ experience working in a globally distributed organization.
• 2–3 years’ experience collaborating with internal and external teams/groups in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience in planning and scheduling, and able to work on and manage complex content projects across a specification area.
• Demonstrated ability to interview candidates for open positions.
• Accountable team player who collaborates effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit and release content in support of new Bluetooth wireless technology features.
• Edit and standardize content drafted by SME contributors.
• Develop expertise in Bluetooth technology applicable to editing content.
• Participate in interviewing candidates for open positions, as needed.
• Be a supporting technical editor for one or more working groups, supporting the Senior Technical Editor as required.
• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of content deliverables.
• Support the Bluetooth SIG content strategy and follow information architecture best practices.
• Contribute to the development of the Bluetooth Drafting Guidelines and standardization of specifications and other Bluetooth SIG content.
• Collaborate effectively with internal/external teams/groups to drive clarity, deliver content and projects, and provide editorial, logistical, and consensus-building support to the Senior Technical Editor.
• Contribute to improvements in Bluetooth SIG processes for specification and test documentation development.

Skills

Technical editing

GitHub

Strong communication

Agile/Scrum

Interviewing candidates

Content leadership

Job description

Status: Full Time, Employee

Job Function: Technical Editing

Relevant Work Experience: 4-8 years

Career Level: Mid-Level

Office Location: Kirkland, WA, USA

Workplace Type: Hybrid (a mix of work from home or in office)

Compensation: 90,000 - 99,000

Benefits

• Fully Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and Eligible Dependents
• Qualified High Deductible Health Plan/Health Savings Account/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• AFLAC
• Long-Term Care Reimbursement
• WPFLM Reimbursement
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching and No Vesting Period
• Net-Employer 401(k) Contribution
• Bi-annual Bonus Program
• Minimum 15 Vacation Days Per Year
• 12 Company Holidays
• Personal Volunteer Time
• 20 Days of Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 7 Sick Days Per Year

The Role

As a Technical Editor II, you will collaborate closely with representatives from member organizations across the global technology industry to edit and release the specifications, test documentation, and other content deliverables that define the next generation of Bluetooth wireless technology. With an emphasis on upstream engagement in the technology development process, you will apply technical communication best practices and the responsible use of AI to the delivery of Bluetooth specifications and test documentation.

Responsibilities

• Edit and release content in support of new Bluetooth wireless technology features.
• Edit and standardize content drafted by SME contributors.
• Develop expertise in Bluetooth technology applicable to editing content.
• Participate in interviewing candidates for open positions, as needed.
• Be a supporting technical editor for one or more working groups, supporting the Senior Technical Editor as required.
• Contribute to the planning and scheduling of content deliverables.
• Support the Bluetooth SIG content strategy and follow information architecture best practices.
• Contribute to the development of the Bluetooth Drafting Guidelines and standardization of specifications and other Bluetooth SIG content.
• Collaborate effectively with internal/external teams/groups to drive clarity, deliver content and projects, and provide editorial, logistical, and consensus-building support to the Senior Technical Editor.
• Contribute to improvements in Bluetooth SIG processes for specification and test documentation development.

Skills & Experience

• 4–8 years’ experience producing technical content for a technical audience.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills (and a capacity to write as needed) with a focus on quality and attention to detail.
• 3–5 years’ experience working in a structured and/or component content management environment.
• Proven track record of supporting critical goals for organization, initiating and completing projects correctly with high quality, and proposing new and innovative solutions to problems.
• Proven ability to lead a content development project as needed.
• Expertise in GitHub.
• Passion for technology.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and empathy for customers.
• 2–3 years’ experience working in a globally distributed organization.
• 2–3 years’ experience collaborating with internal and external teams/groups in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Experience in planning and scheduling, and able to work on and manage complex content projects across a specification area.
• Demonstrated ability to interview candidates for open positions.
• Accountable team player who collaborates effectively in a team environment.

Additional Skills for Consideration

• Experience with technology industry standards and standards development organizations is a plus.
• Expertise in various markup and markdown languages, particularly AsciiDoc, is a plus.
• Expertise in AI is a plus.
• Presentation skills are a plus.

Who We Are

At the Bluetooth Special Interest Group ('the SIG'), we envision a world where everything and everyone that wants to connect should be able to do so in a simple, secure, and wireless way. We advance the awareness and understanding of Bluetooth technology worldwide, oversee the development of new generations of Bluetooth technology, and provide the processes and tools for developers to build, test, qualify, and brand their Bluetooth products.

Our collaborative, fast-paced company culture and critical role in creating a more connected world with Bluetooth products will put you at the forefront of technology innovation. We embrace the use of AI tools to enhance productivity, collaboration, and innovation. All employees are expected to leverage AI responsibly and incorporate appropriate AI solutions into their daily work.

At the SIG, collaboration, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and creativity are at the core of who we are and are displayed on a daily basis. We use our values to cultivate relationships with our members, business partners, and our organization. When joining the Bluetooth SIG, you share and display these values at the highest level.

Not only do we care about getting work done and how we work together, we care about YOU – by providing learning and development opportunities, social events, a safety program, a wellbeing program, free snacks and drinks, and cool company swag.