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Staff Technical Writer

Jobgether, New York, NY, USA

Job type: Full Time


This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Technical Writer in United States.

This role sits at the intersection of advanced AI infrastructure and developer experience, focused on shaping how engineers and ML practitioners understand and adopt next-generation vector database technology. You will create and evolve high-impact documentation that enables thousands of developers worldwide to successfully build with cutting-edge AI systems. Working closely with engineering, product, and developer advocacy teams, you will translate complex technical concepts into clear, structured, and accessible content. The environment is fast-moving and highly collaborative, with significant autonomy and ownership over documentation strategy and execution. Your work will directly influence product adoption, developer success, and overall platform usability. This is a high-impact role for a writer who thrives in technical depth and enjoys making complex systems simple and intuitive.

Accountabilities:

Plan, design, and write comprehensive technical documentation for developers, ML engineers, and technical architects, including APIs, SDKs, tutorials, and sample applications
Develop and maintain high-quality reference materials that support developer onboarding and advanced platform usage
Shape and improve the information architecture and overall user experience of the developer documentation portal
Establish and manage an iterative documentation lifecycle, ensuring continuous updates, accuracy, and usability improvements
Collaborate closely with engineering and product teams to document new features and ensure technical accuracy
Partner with customer success and developer advocacy teams to identify user needs and translate them into effective documentation
Use qualitative feedback and quantitative analytics to measure documentation effectiveness and guide improvements
Maintain consistency, clarity, and alignment across all technical content and documentation assets
Requirements:

Experience planning, researching, writing, and maintaining technical documentation for developers in a fast-paced or startup environment
Strong experience documenting and working with APIs, SDKs, and developer tools
Proficiency with docs-as-code workflows, version control systems, and static site generators
Familiarity with tools such as OpenAPI, Redocly, ReadMe, or similar documentation platforms
Exceptional writing skills with a strong focus on clarity, precision, and simplicity
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and document complex systems
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in a fast-moving environment
Strong collaboration and communication skills across engineering, product, and customer-facing teams
Preferred: experience with databases, ML systems, or search technologies such as vector databases
Preferred: experience creating diagrams, visual aids, or video tutorials to enhance documentation
Benefits:

Competitive compensation with equity awards
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage
401(k) retirement savings plan
Flexible time off policy
Paid parental leave benefits
Home office equipment stipend
Annual company retreat and team events
Inclusive and supportive work environment with strong focus on work-life balance

How Jobgether works:

We use an

AI-powered matching process

to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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