We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to play a key role in shaping the developer experience at Squarespace through impactful documentation projects. As a member of our collaborative Engineering Technical Writing team, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to improve our developer experience.
You Will:
* Collaborate with software engineers and leaders to gather information and define documentation requirements.
* Create clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical content, including API documentation and developer guides.
* Coach teams on documentation workflows and technical writing best practices.
* Identify and implement improvements to our documentation practices and developer experience.
Within your first three months, you will:
* Establish strong working relationships with engineers and leaders across Research and Development.
* Lead 2-3 documentation projects, contribute content, and identify future deliverables.
* Develop your career development plan with your manager.
Who We're Looking For:
* 7+ years of experience as a technical writer creating documentation for a developer audience.
* Proven experience in delivering complex documentation projects on a large scale.
* Exceptional English writing and communication skills.
* Experience working alongside software engineers using similar tools and development methodologies, including docs as code.
* A passion for learning new technical concepts and software products quickly.
* The ability to translate complex ideas into logical steps for the intended audience.
* Experience working effectively with remote and distributed teams.
* A commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and trust.
Benefits & Perks:
* Health insurance with 100% covered premiums for you and your dependent children
* Fertility and adoption benefits
* Headspace mindfulness app subscription
* Global Employee Assistance Program
* Pension benefits with employer match
* Flexible paid time off
* Up to 20 weeks of full pay for birth parent and non-birth parent leave
* 20 weeks of pay to care for an ill family member
* Education reimbursement
* Employee donation match to community organizations
* 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
* Free lunch and snacks
* Close proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's Cathedral
How to Apply
Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.
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