Technical Writing Specialist

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 124,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a remote contract technical writer to shape next-generation AI system documentation for developers, stakeholders, and other mixed audiences. Prior AI experience is not required.

As a remote contractor, you will analyze API references, write guides and tutorials, and uphold docs-as-code standards using Markdown, Git, and CI/CD. You will own end-to-end documentation quality and help scale documentation sets across audiences.

Qualifications

• 3+ years producing developer or product documentation.
• Strong technical writing and API documentation skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts into concise docs.
• Experience with Markdown, Git, CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to apply style guides (Microsoft/Google).
• Exceptional written English; attention to grammar and detail.
• Experience owning end-to-end documentation sets.
• Background from leading universities or top organizations valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze API references, guides, and release notes to create docs.
• Write guides, tutorials, and architecture documents for mixed audiences.
• Apply information architecture to improve usability and discoverability.
• Follow docs-as-code standards and editorial guidelines.
• Assess existing docs and implement improvements.
• Explain documentation decisions clearly to stakeholders.
• Contribute technical input to train and evaluate AI systems.

Skills

Technical writing

API documentation

Information architecture

Editing

Markdown

Git

CI/CD

Tools

Git

Markdown

CI/CD

Job description

Role Overview

Shape next-generation AI systems by producing clear, accurate developer and product documentation from real-world technical source materials. This remote contract role focuses on translating complex information into useful content for developers, business stakeholders, and other mixed audiences. Prior AI experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze API references, developer guides, and release notes to create well-structured documentation.
• Write and edit guides, tutorials, and architecture documents that make complex technical topics accessible.
• Apply information architecture practices that improve documentation usability, discoverability, and scalability.
• Follow docs-as-code standards, style guides, and editorial guidelines to maintain consistent deliverables.
• Assess existing documentation for clarity, completeness, and accuracy, then recommend and implement improvements.
• Explain documentation decisions, tradeoffs, and rationale clearly in writing to stakeholders and collaborators.
• Contribute high-quality technical input that helps train and evaluate AI systems.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience producing developer or product documentation, such as API documentation, integration guides, onboarding materials, tutorials, or release notes.
• Strong technical writing, developer documentation, API documentation, information architecture, editing, and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to synthesize complex concepts into concise, understandable documentation.
• Experience with docs-as-code workflows, including Markdown, Git, and CI/CD.
• Ability to apply Microsoft, Google, or custom style guides.
• Exceptional written English, with close attention to grammar, structure, terminology, and detail.
• Experience owning the structure, quality, and strategy of end-to-end documentation sets.
• A background with leading universities or highly regarded organizations is valued.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

$90 to $140 per hour.