Technical Writer - Docs-as-Code and Software Documentation (Human)

NEURA Robotics; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

NEURA Robotics seeks a technical writer to create and maintain high-quality documentation in English for robotics software and hardware. You will work with cross-site teams to build modular content in Quanos ST4 and integrate Docs-as-Code workflows using Git, Markdown, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities include API documentation, interface specs, and documentation for Python, C++, ROS, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).

Qualifications

• Training as a Technical Writer or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in technical documentation or software development/API documentation.
• Very good command of English; German skills desirable.
• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation.
• Confident with MS Office and collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong writing skills and ability to craft complex technical content clearly.
• Knowledge of Machinery Directive and VDI guidelines.
• Structured, independent work style and strong communication skills.
• Experience with Docs-as-Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows).
• Knowledge in code-related documentation (APIs, interfaces).
• Familiarity with Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe or similar toolchains.
• Understanding of Python, C++, ROS, and industrial protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT).
• Ability to build and maintain an internal documentation framework.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain high-quality, standards-compliant technical documentation in English.
• Structured content creation in ST4, with modular templates and guidelines.
• Develop and optimize Docs-as-Code workflows (Git, Markdown, CI/CD).
• Contribute to API references and interface specifications.
• Document technologies like Python, C++, ROS; cover industrial protocols like Modbus/Profinet/EtherNet/IP/EtherCAT.
• Harmonize ST4 content with Docs-as-Code workflows and collaborate with developers and product owners.

Skills

Docs-as-Code

Technical Writing

Collaboration

English proficiency

German desirable

Education

Technical degree or relevant field

Technical Writer training

Tools

Quanos Schema ST4

Confluence

Jira

Teams

SharePoint

Git

Markdown

reStructuredText

CI/CD

Sphinx

Doxygen

Breathe

ROS

Modbus

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

EtherCAT

Job description

Your mission & challenges

Your general tasks:

• Preparation of high‑quality, standards‑compliant technical documentation in English (e.g., operating, assembly, repair, and maintenance instructions)

• Structured creation, maintenance, and further development of modular content in the XML‑based content management system Quanos Schema ST4

• Development and further optimization of efficient information architectures and documentation structures

• Creation of translation‑friendly content and support of the translation and localization process

• Close collaboration with interdisciplinary, cross‑site teams throughout the product development process

• Use of modern collaboration and knowledge‑management tools: Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint

Your focus tasks:

• Building, maintaining, and further developing a Docs‑as‑Code framework (e.g., Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD‑based publication processes) for development teams, including templates, guidelines, and review processes

• Creating or contributing to code‑related documentation, such as API references and interface specifications

• Using and integrating technologies such as Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or comparable tools to document technologies like Python, C++, and ROS or industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT

• Harmonizing ST4‑based content with Docs‑as‑Code workflows in the future

• Close collaboration with software developers and Product Owners to ensure technical accuracy

What we can look forward to

• Training as a Technical Writer, a comparable qualification, or specialization in a relevant field

• Alternatively: technical degree or graduation from a technical college

• Professional experience in technical documentation or in a comparable software‑engineering environment (e.g., software development, API/Developer documentation)

• Very good command of English (main documentation language); good German skills desirable

• Experience with content management systems (preferably Quanos Schema ST4), XML, and modular documentation

• Confident use of MS Office and modern collaboration tools (Confluence, Jira, Teams, SharePoint)

• Strong writing skills and the ability to prepare complex technical content accurately and clearly

• Knowledge of relevant standards (Machinery Directive, VDI guidelines)

• Structured, independent working style and strong communication skills

• Experience with Docs‑as‑Code (Git, Markdown, reStructuredText, CI/CD workflows)

• Knowledge in the creation of code‑related documentation (APIs, interfaces)

• Confident use of Sphinx, Doxygen, Breathe, or similar toolchains

• Understanding of programming languages such as Python, C++, ideally ROS and industrial communication protocols like Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT

• Ability to build and maintain an internal documentation framework (templates, guidelines)

• Experience in robotics or related mechatronics/automation environments is desirable