Technical Writer

Looking for a Technical Writer to help grow a stealth-mode AI startup by joining their remote team.

Help grow this Silicon Valley-based, stealth-mode AI healthcare startup by joining their remote team as a Technical Writer.

They’re looking for a fiercely independent and self-motivated person who can thrive in the comfort of their own work-space, on their own hours.

Their company culture is intense, but professionally and personally rewarding. You’ll own projects, be expected to contribute ideas at a high level, and execute. Best of all, working in a remote setting allows you to spend less time in meetings and more time doing the things you love.

You will:

• Develop clean, succinct technical documentation, including technical specifications
• Maintain existing technical documents, keep related documentation up-to-date
• Develop, unify, and promote documentation best practices throughout the company
• Analyze technical/nontechnical literature for effectiveness, clarity, and adherence to company standards
• Conduct internet research for technical, administrative, and other related company needs
• Participate in, and lead the implementation of product development at all stages
• Establish success criteria for essential product features using meaningful metrics
• Define and document the scope and functionality of software features
• Assess potential product opportunities
• Guide, mentor, sanity check colleagues — assist in developing training materials

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in Technical Communication, English, Instructional Design, Software Development, or a related field
• Proven work experience in writing technical software documentation
• Experience with web/app/mobile/e-commerce projects, background with project management tools
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Nice to haves:

• Prior experience at a growth-stage internet/software company
• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Proven ability to create detailed, thoughtful, and actionable documents, including functional specifications, UI designs, workflow diagrams, etc.
• Experience in managing/leading people or teams
• Technical writing certification/Vocational training in technical writing
• PMP or Prince2 Certification