Technical Writer at Applied Intuition California

Applied Intuition; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition in California is seeking a skilled technical writer to craft product documentation for our industry‑leading tools. You will work with engineers, designers, and product specialists to produce well‑organized, technical user manuals and workflow tutorials.

You will create tutorials, maintain manuals, and contribute code snippets in C++, Python, Protocol Buffers, and YAML. A strong background in documenting software tools and experience training users is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience authoring technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience creating technical documentation from scratch.
• Experience developing training materials and documentation for software tools.
• Ability to code at a basic level to convey simple examples and features.
• Proven record owning the documentation process from profiling audiences, to gathering information, to final publication and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain tutorials and user manuals for technical audiences
• Work with software engineers to deeply understand new and existing features
• Meet with customers to determine documentation requirements and areas of improvement
• Create and maintain code snippets in C++, Python, Protocol Buffers, and YAML

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Basic coding

Cross-functional

Training material development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Markdown

LaTeX

C++

Python

Protocol Buffers

YAML

Job description

Technical Writer job at Applied Intuition. California.

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com.

About The Role

We are looking for a talented technical writer to create compelling product documentation for our industry-leading suite of tools. You’ll work closely with world‑class engineers, designers, and product specialists to understand our products and generate well‑organized, highly‑technical user manuals and workflow tutorials. Please include a technical writing sample when applying for this role.

• Create and maintain tutorials and user manuals for technical audiences
• Work with software engineers to deeply understand new and existing features
• Meet with customers to determine documentation requirements and areas of improvement
• Create and maintain code snippets in C++, Python, Protocol Buffers, and YAML

We're looking for someone who has:

• 4+ years of experience authoring technical documentation
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience creating technical documentation from scratch
• Experience developing training materials and documentation for software tools
• Ability to code at a basic level to convey simple examples and features
• Proven record owning the documentation process from profiling audiences, to gathering information, to final publication and maintenance

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with autonomous vehicles, software development, or other technical fields
• Understanding of web-based documentation workflows and management cycles
• Proficiency with Markdown and/or LaTeX
• Project management and leadership experience in the AV industry
• Strong voice in developing user advocacy and championing user workflows

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment. Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full‑time position in the location listed is: $100,000 - $130,000 USD annually.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 41 CFR 60‑300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60‑741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.