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  • Proposal Writer

    4Leaf, Inc.

    Technical Writer Job 16 miles from Milpitas

    ABOUT US 4LEAF, Inc. (4LEAF) is a multi-discipline Firm providing services throughout the United States. For more than 20 years, 4LEAF has assisted clients in successfully navigating contract services leading to fiscally responsible solutions. As one of the industry's notable providers of planning, building and safety, construction management, and fire consulting services, 4LEAF has an enviable track record of completing complex projects and staffing assignments with both public and private clients. The dedication of our staff combined with our company culture have consistently allowed us to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. DESCRIPTION 4LEAF is seeking a full-time Proposal Writer for our Pleasanton office with excellent verbal and written communication skills, extremely detail-oriented, and highly organized. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality proposals and bid responses for construction projects, ensuring they are aligned with client requirements and company capabilities. This person is highly organized, self-directed, self-starting, and proactive. This role will need proven project management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, solve problems, and work effectively with others to deliver high quality results within prescribed deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES Efficiently review the proposal development process from RFP receipt to proposal delivery, against deadlines, and with minimal supervision. Review and interpret requests for proposals (RFPs) to identify required content elements, win themes, and strategic messages. Collaborate with project managers, directors, and other team members to gather accurate and relevant content. Draft proposals, manage reviews by stakeholders and subject matter experts, and obtain final proposal approvals. Perform content assembly, editing, formatting, reviews, and production. Ensure that all RFP technical requirements are met, proposals are tailored to prospective clients' needs, content is relevant and accurate, and all text and graphical elements adhere to templates, brand guidelines, and visual presentation and communication standards. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree, preferably in English, Marketing, Journalism or Communications. 1-3 years of proposal writing experience, preferably for B2B or B2G professional services. Alternatively, 3-5 years in a technical writer, advertising copy editor, or similar role will be considered as a substitute. Proven project management skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, problem-solve, and work effectively with others to deliver high quality results within prescribed deadlines. Experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or related industries preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong editing and content organization abilities. Business and technical writing experience combined with creative and persuasive writing skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) Experience with Microsoft Word templates, themes, styles, and advanced formatting functions. Knowledge of visual design principles. WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment. Regularly requires working in a seated position at workstation for extended periods. 4LEAF anticipates paying between $68,640 - $78,100 a year for this position, commensurate with experience and relevant skill set. JOB TYPE: Full-time Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm On-site, in Pleasanton, CA BENEFITS: 401(k) 401(k) match Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 4LEAF, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For more firm information, please visit ***************** PI93854e7fa2cd-26***********5
    $68.6k-78.1k yearly 10d ago
  • Junior Writer, Marcom Design

    Apple Inc. 4.8company rating

    Technical Writer Job 8 miles from Milpitas

    Marcom is the creatively-led global team that oversees Apple's consumer facing marketing. We ensure the flawless development and execution of world-class communications across all medias and platforms. Every day, hundreds of millions of Apple customers around the world interact with our products. We drive the strategy and creative work that provide both new and existing customers with simple, engaging and inspiring marketing experiences. The Design Team is responsible for the design and art direction of all core communications, including product launches and seasonal campaigns across Retail, Channel, Packaging, Keynote, and Events. Working in a highly collaborative manner, the Design Team works to define and evolve the look and feel of all Apple product art direction, through the focus of experimentation, critical thinking, and extraordinary attention to detail.The Junior Writer is an integral member of the team creating innovative and compelling work from ideation to execution. In this role, you will become instrumental in developing work that inspires the customers for one of the most beloved brands. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Contributing to Apple projects from conception to completion, creating writing for product launches, event and branding identities, graphics and signage, packaging design, and special occasion projects. * Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and Writers to integrate messaging into broader campaign concepts. * Refine messaging based on feedback from key collaborators. * Required to adapt quickly to new information and creative direction to apply it to presentations and deliverables. Note: This is a one-year, full-time position as part of the Junior Designer Program. Permanent employment may be offered at the end of the year, though is not guaranteed.You are curious and passionate about Apple - with a keen awareness of the evolving landscape of available tools, technologies, resources, and trends. You are a motivated and driven writer that collaborates well with a team to find simple solutions to complex problems. Ability to articulate ideas in a clear manner, engage in healthy debate, and accept directional feedback. Ability to produce projects with sharp written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.Array
    $140k-178k yearly est. 5d ago
  • Technical Writer

    Systel 3.9company rating

    Technical Writer Job 11 miles from Milpitas

    Systel Inc has evolved as one of the major IT solutions and service companies in the industry. Emanating definitude in its approach, Systel provides myriad products and services to businesses of all sizes - be it start up or a well-established organization. Our firm drives technological expertise from the unified teams that bring together individuals with varied skills and unparalleled experience in the IT domain. Job Description Mountain View, CA Technical Writer 6+ Months Contract Responsibilities • Core process documentation • Identification of process gaps or variations • Develop and update project playbook • Prepare a quarterly review of updated documents and processes • Work closely with other members to document processes and update existing documentation Skills and Attributes Required: • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. • General experience with Project management tools and process documentation. • Demonstrated ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced changing environment. • Ability to work independently and to sustain positive relationships with team members, managers and customers. • Organized with a willingness to approach challenges in a manner that meets or exceeds customer expectations. • Aptitude to learn various IT disciplines at a moderately complex level. • Attention to detail and a strong work ethic required Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $69k-93k yearly est. 56d ago
  • Executive Writer, Technology GTM Storytelling

    Servicenow 4.7company rating

    Technical Writer Job 6 miles from Milpitas

    It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone. Job Description We're not yesterday's IT department, we're Digital Technology. The world around us keeps changing and so do we. We're redefining what it means to be IT with a mindset centered on transformation, experience, AI-driven automation, innovation, and growth. We're all about delivering delightful, secure customer and employee experiences that accelerate ServiceNow's journey to become the defining enterprise software company of the 21st century. And we love co-creating, using, and highlighting our own products to do it. Ultimately, we strive to make the world work better for our employees and customers-when you work in ServiceNow Digital Technology, you work for them. At ServiceNow, we're deploying our own technology for our digital transformation. The Now on Now Creative team writes inspiring stories, presentations, and thought leadership to enable our senior leaders and account teams share our experiences and help customers on their journeys. As a Executive Writer, Technology GTM Storytelling on the Now on Now team You'll be part of a creative team that develops and writes stories for senior executives to position Now on Now digital transformation as a model for customers. You'll have the opportunity to combine your passion about ServiceNow technology, your deep acumen of how IT organizations are run, and your cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment to influences revenue outcomes. What you get to do in this role: * Support senior-level IT executive narrative-building: Develop storytelling narratives supporting senior technology leaders that position Now on Now digital transformation as a model for customers. * Write Executive Narratives: Create compelling narratives and presentations for executive and CIO audiences that align with Now on Now Technology priorities and product strategy while resonating with customers. * Amplify Transformational Stories: Discover and share transformational stories by: * Developing stories for Executive Briefings * Developing keynote presentations for global conferences and industry events. * Steering narrative development for customer engagements, board-level discussions, and analyst interactions. * Facilitating strategic storytelling sessions with leaders and practitioners to ensure authenticity and impact. * Collaborating with creative teams to enhance stories through visual storytelling, multimedia content, and digital experiences. * Visual storytelling - Leveraging deep experience in creating impactful stories using PowerPoint. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Influence and collaborate with teams across Customer Advocacy, the Transformation Office, Product, PR/Communications, Marketing, and Sales Enablement to ensure aligned and consistent messaging. * Shape Thought Leadership: Initiate and lead thought leadership initiatives using investigative storytelling to spark industry-leading conversations. * Executive Community Building: Build strong collaborations with leaders across the organization to create cohesive executive narratives. * Project Leadership: Operate in a fast-paced, executive-level environment, managing multiple high-visibility projects with strategic impact. Qualifications To be successful in this role you have: * Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. * 12+ years of relevant work experience in executive communications, thought leadership, storytelling, or strategic content development. * A proven track record in crafting high-impact narratives for C-level executives in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and technological advancements in the SaaS or tech industry. * A deep acumen of how IT organizations are run. * Experience in fast-paced, high-stakes environments where messaging directly influences revenue outcomes. * Leadership in high-visibility initiatives with expertise in storytelling and content creation. * Exceptional ability to translate technical and product innovations into impactful stories that resonate with C-level executives, IT decision-makers, and business leaders. * Expertise in developing executive presentations, keynote content, and presentation storytelling for global audiences, with a strong background in visual storytelling. * Experience leading cross-functional teams-including product, R&D, IT executives, marketing, sales, and communications professionals-to align on messaging strategy. * Ability to work closely with senior leadership and guide them in communicating the value of complex IT solutions in ways that resonate with diverse customer and industry stakeholders. * Strong investigative and journalistic instincts to uncover and shape compelling, real-world transformation stories that demonstrate technology's business impact. * Strategic and cross-functional leadership skills. This role welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about storytelling, leadership, and technology innovation. #DTjobs For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $177,100 - $310,000, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location. Additional Information Work Personas We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work. Learn more here. Equal Opportunity Employer ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements. Accommodations We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact ***************************** for assistance. Export Control Regulations For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities. From Fortune. 2024 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.
    $81k-112k yearly est. 40d ago
  • (Remote) Technical Writer - Cloud Native - North America, EMEA

    Lightspeed Human Capital Management 4.6company rating

    Technical Writer Job 38 miles from Milpitas

    ABOUT OUR FIRM: WELCOME TO TALENTXFACTOR.COM TALENTXFACTOR.COM Inc. is considered a global leader in the recruitment for top tier VC funded opportunities in Tech. Please review our opportunities and feel free to reach out - we look forward to working with you. CLIENT INDUSTRY: Containers/Cloud Native JOB TITLE(s): Technical Writer Job Description Our clients' documentation must reflect the high-quality standards they follow when building our solutions. Pursuing this goal, our client is looking for a technical writer to help create the best user experience for both beginners discovering their products and experts looking for advanced configuration options. Design and write documentation for our products Work with the engineering team to make the products easier to use and to ensure usability stays at the heart of the design Select appropriate medium for message or audience Standardize content across platforms and media Leverage users' feedback to improve the documentation Write and review technical articles, blog posts, and talks Qualifications You have proven, successful experience in writing technical documentation for popular software A passion for teaching and explaining high-level and technical concepts A powerful team spirit: Extreme focus on meeting goals A creative mind who loves to share: while accomplishing goals requires focus, we do not work in silos; innovating and sharing matter to us Anything from serious interest to a definite passion for Open Source Whatever your native language is, you are fluent in English Additional Information Talentxfactor, Inc. works with leading clients in the technology sector and is always looking for exceptional candidates searching for their next opportunity. If this sounds like you, connect with us on LinkedIn, follow us on Twitter @talentxfactor, and visit our website ********************* .
    $72k-98k yearly est. 56d ago
  • Staff Technical Writer

    Ridgeline 4.1company rating

    Technical Writer Job 23 miles from Milpitas

    Are you an experienced technical writer with a passion for delivering high-quality product documentation and content experiences for customers? Do you enjoy working with writers and content designers to create the next generation of content experiences and in-app guidance to help product users? Do you love translating complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation for developers, and technical audiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to shape the content guidelines, processes, and standards? If so, our Staff Technical Writer role is the perfect fit for you. At Ridgeline, we are committed to providing best-in-class product documentation and technical content experiences for our customers to help them make their way from being new users to product mastery and beyond. As a technical writer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our content is accurate, engaging, and effective. You will work closely with other writers, as well as product and engineering teams, to understand the latest updates and features. And you will use your writing and editing skills to create clear and concise content that helps our customers get the most out of our products. You will report to the Director of Technical Documentation and Content Experience and work closely with the rest of the product documentation team. What will you do? * Create product documentation and other technical content, such as user guides, API reference, UI text, error messages, and in-app guidance, with accuracy, clarity, and consistency across the Ridgeline platform. * Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand the latest product development and document new features for your assigned areas. Improve existing documentation. * Draw from your experience in technical writing and editing, structured authoring, topic-based writing, DITA, and other industry-standard paradigms to help shape the content experiences for Ridgeline customers. * Utilize your knowledge of JSON, XML, and other data formats to enhance developer and API documentation. * Collaborate with team members on style guidelines and help writers and product teams create compelling, standards-compliant product content. * Help develop and maintain documentation and content experience standards and processes. * Work closely with the Director of Technical Documentation and Content Experience to identify and implement best-in-class product documentation models, as well as authoring and content management systems. Track progress against key content initiatives. Preferred Skills and Experience * 8+ years of experience as a technical writer with a focus on software product documentation and content design. Experience on a software product documentation or content design team is a must. * Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to write in a clear, concise, and engaging style. Experience in writing end-user facing content and UI text for business or consumer applications. * Experience in topic-based authoring, DITA, and XML-structured authoring. * Knowledge of GSuite, Git/GitHub, Confluence, Zendesk, or other documentation tools and content management systems. * Strong knowledge of CCMSs and XML-based authoring systems. Experience in the end-to-end workflow of converting legacy content into a structured authoring environment is preferred. * Knowledge of AI systems and experience incorporating AI into content management and delivery workflows is a plus. * Familiarity with accessibility and localization standards and practices. * Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Nice to haves: * Experience in the Fintech industry. Experience with successful software startups. * A basic understanding of, and ability to read code in one or more programming languages, such as Python or Kotlin. * Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, or Insomnia and an understanding of API design and usage. * Practical knowledge of various Agile and Continuous Delivery practices and disciplines. * Experience training both internal team members and customers. * Familiarity with industry-standard authoring tools and content management systems. * Comfortable with basic front-end web development languages (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). * API knowledge, including experience with an API testing tool and interacting with a host system; a good understanding of sample code, functions, parameters, endpoints, error messages, and payloads. About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before. Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a "Best Workplace for Innovators," by LinkedIn as a "Top U.S. Startup," and by The Software Report as a "Top 100 Software Company." Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions. Compensation and Benefits [For California Based Only] The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $155,000-$182,500, if in California. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued, and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits. #LI-Hybird
    $52k-62k yearly est. 18d ago
  • Technical Writer/ Document Writer (Contract role)

    Collabera 4.5company rating

    Technical Writer Job 6 miles from Milpitas

    Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs. Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Job Description Job Title: Technical Writer Location: Santa Clara CA 95054 Duration: 06+ months (Possibilities of extension) Qualifications • Looking for a Technical Writer with 7 - 9 Years of Experience, at least 3 years in communications, business or Technical writing, diagramming, scripting, editing, and or journalism. • 1-3 years working knowledge with the following tools: • Word Processors (Wordpro, AmiPro, Word) • Spread sheets and time line tools (Lotus 1-2-3, MS Project, Timeline) • Graphics tools (Freelance, Power Point, Visio), and or other equivalent tools. • Experience in SDLC, analysis, design, implementation, and a validation knowledge base are a plus. • Use of and experience in SDLC tools also a plus. • Any technical experiences and Client Server application development knowledge processes are also a plus. • A Bachelors degree is required. • Candidates with medical device industry experience are highly preferred. Additional Information To know more about position or to schedule an interview: Himanshu Prajapat Email - ********************************** Phone: ************
    $78k-105k yearly est. Easy Apply 56d ago
  • Technical Writer

    360 It Professionals 3.6company rating

    Technical Writer Job 38 miles from Milpitas

    US IT solutions is a Software Development Company based in Fremont, California that offers complete technology services in Mobile development, Web development, Cloud computing and IT staffing. Merging Information Technology skills in all its services and operations, the company caters to its globally positioned clients by providing dynamic feasible IT solutions. We work along with its clients to deliver high-performance results, based exclusively on the one of a kind requirement. Our services are vast and we produce software and web products. We specialize in Mobile development, i.e. iPhone and Android apps. We use Objective C and Swift programming languages to create native applications for iPhone, whereas we use Android Code to develop native applications for Android devices. To create applications that work on cross-platforms, we use a number of frameworks such as Titanium, PhoneGap and JQuery mobile. Furthermore, we build web products and offer services such as web designing, layouts, responsive designing, graphic designing, web application development using frameworks based on model view controller architecture and content management system. Our services also extend to the domain of Cloud Computing, where we provide Salesforce CRM to effectively manage one's business and ease out all the operations by giving an easy platform. Apart from this, we also provide IT Staffing services that can help your organization to a great extent as you can hire highly skilled personnel's through us. We make sure that we deliver performance driven products that are optimally developed as per your organization's needs. Take a shot at us for your IT requirements and experience a radical change. Job Description We have an urgent need for a 3 month contract position. Looking for technical writer to work on Product, API and SDK documentation for android and iOS. Qualifications only on our w2 Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please contact Shilpa Sood @ 408 766 0000 Ext 461
    $59k-82k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Technical Writer (Contract to Hire)

    Figure 4.5company rating

    Technical Writer Job 10 miles from Milpitas

    Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It's time to build. We are looking for a Senior Technical Writer to lead the documentation of deployment and customer-facing information. Responsibilities: Develop, update, and manage Operational Process Manuals, Repair Manuals, Safety Information Guides, and other essential documents Gather information from subject matter experts (such as engineers, software developers, product managers, safety leads and technicians) to ensure accurate and effective documentation Standardize content using documentation tools Assist in creating operator and technician-friendly training content, including step-by-step guides and visuals Create dashboards and tracking tools to monitor documentation updates, report progress, and optimize content based on feedback Develop new and/or revise existing content as necessary and on-time, based on the request Create and own a change request and revision control process for all published documentation. Manage said tasks in a collaboration software dashboard such as JIRA. Requirements: Technical writing experience (software and/or hardware) with knowledge of relevant content development tools Bachelor's degree, certificate in Technical Writing, or equivalent professional experience Strong attention to detail, strong personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills. Ability to be creative and open-minded when approaching problems Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML) Structured authoring tool experience (such as oXygen, XMetaL, structured FrameMaker, or Arbortext Editor) Content Management System (CMS) experience (such as SDL/RWS, etc.) Style guideline experience (Simplified Technical English, S1000D, MIL-STD, MMSTP, or custom style guide creation or contributions) Great communicator The US hourly range for this contract position is $55-$70/hr. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
    $55-70 hourly 5d ago
  • Technical Writer 3

    Intelliswift 4.0company rating

    Technical Writer Job 11 miles from Milpitas

    Technical Writer 3 Job ID: 25-09366 Pay rate range - $45/hr. to $48/hr. on W2 Work Schedule: Hybrid 3 days on site, Mountain View, CA office, 2 days WFH Top Three Skills: * Familiarity with data management, reporting, and business intelligence concepts. * Working knowledge of MS Office, Confluence, Jira, Slack, Google Docs, graphics editors, and GitHub. * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements and priorities. Summary We are looking for a talented technical writer to help create, update, and manage our technical and non-technical documentation and be a core part of the product operations team. You will work closely with engineering, product management, and other organizational stakeholders to create resources that document what our AdTech software products do, enable our partners to leverage them, and establish a strong relationship with the Client brand. To be successful in this role, you're motivated and ready to thrive in the fast-paced culture of a dynamic, growing global company. You have an appetite to learn with a positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challenges. You have strong analytical skills and the ability to deep dive into various topics to build useful and user-friendly content. You are effective at communicating highly technical documentation to diverse audiences. You are a self-starter who thrives under pressure and enjoys team successes. You can work independently, but aren't afraid to ask for help when stuck or want to kick ideas around. The ideal candidate will be able to share a portfolio of documentation written for diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical readers. What will you do * Produce and maintain world-class documentation, including: product documentation, user guides, developer guides, including API guides. * Work closely with globally distributed product managers, engineers, and other organizational stakeholders. * Manage the end-to-end documentation process, including authoring, editing, reviewing, publishing, and maintaining content. * Manage the style, layout, and design of documents according to our house style guide. * Plan, schedule, and track documentation work to meet product release dates and deliverables. What you will need * 4 to 6+ years of technical writing experience, preferably in a technical domain, creating documentation and related resources for both technical and non-technical audiences. * Excellent English written and verbal communication. * Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements and priorities. * Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and translate them in comprehensive, accurate, accessible, and easy-to-understand documentation. * Proven ability to work independently, collaboratively, and lead and manage multiple projects/tasks in a cross-disciplinary team. * Adaptability and ability to adjust to an evolving role and steady change within our fast-growing company. * Familiarity with a topic-based, learning objective-oriented approach to creating documentation. * Familiarity with the AdTech industry and AdTech concepts. Required technical knowledge and skills * Experience working with Agile/Scrum software development teams. * Familiarity with the software development lifecycle. * Working knowledge of MS Office, Confluence, Jira, Slack, Google Docs, graphics editors, and GitHub. * Knowledge of HTML, Markdown, JavaScript, JSON, SQL, and APIs. * Experience working with content management systems, including Confluence and Document360. * Experience working within a developing information architecture and familiarity with knowledge management concepts. Nice to have the skill * Ability to build and maintain content that goes beyond traditional documentation, such as online video, demos, guided tours, and other educational techniques. * Familiarity with data management, reporting, and business intelligence concepts. * Experience working with product adoption platforms, including Pendo. * Job details *
    $45-48 hourly 4d ago
  • eCommerce Products Content Writer

    Us Tech Solutions 4.4company rating

    Technical Writer Job 11 miles from Milpitas

    + The ideal candidate will have a passion for writing and a strong understanding of eCommerce platforms. This role involves creating compelling, accurate, and SEO-optimized content for a variety of products to enhance online presence, engage customers, and drive sales. **Responsibilities:** + Write UI copy for client Retail Ads experiences. + Create copy and develop tests in partnership with research, design, and product management team. + Work with content at many levels (style guides, templates, analytics). Partner with Product, Program Management, UX, UXR, engineering, support operations, legal, PR, and other editorial groups to ensure content consistency and transparency. **Experience:** + 1-3 years or experience. + Must be worked on Mobile and Desktop UI. + Must be worked with UX functions. + Advertiser product/B2B experience. + Worked in Retail /Shopping space before. + Experience in online help, online content production, editing, UX writing, content strategy and marketing communications for consumer-focused communications. + Experience with writing content for additional modes of communication such as direct mail, phone scripts and printed user guides. + Expert command of writing benefit-oriented, consumer-focused copy. + A strong understanding of user experience principles, and email marketing. + Portfolio of demonstrated product and writing work. + Strong verbal and written communications, including developing presentations and deliverables. US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit *********************** (********************************** . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
    $67k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Deputy Tech & Media Editor

    Dow Jones 4.0company rating

    Technical Writer Job 38 miles from Milpitas

    The Wall Street Journal seeks an experienced journalist to help run its tech and media team. The job supports the Tech & Media Editor, who is responsible for the Journal's coverage of big tech, personal tech, media and entertainment. The Journal has been leading coverage of business for as long as the newspaper has existed, and you'll need to carry on this tradition of excellence and to think creatively and innovatively about how we should do it afresh for a changing world and changing audiences in digital realms. To succeed in this role, you'll need deep knowledge of the tech and media landscape drawn from experience covering it, from startups to the most valuable companies in the world. The Deputy Tech & Media Editor will be expected to manage and inspire reporters to do their best work. This editor will also manage the Journal's San Francisco office. Considerable leadership, management and editing and experience is required. This job is based in San Francisco and reports to the Tech & Media Editor. You will: * Help set the long-term coverage agenda for the tech and media team and oversee the daily news flow. * Nurture a top-flight team of reporters. * Successfully collaborate with other coverage areas and with colleagues across the newsroom to produce great and distinctive journalism. * Seek new ways of doing our journalism digitally, and champion them in the newsroom. You have: * More than 5 years of experience managing reporters or editors. * Deep knowledge of the companies and people who dominate these industries. * Demonstrated success at managing exclusive news coverage and longer-term work. * The very highest standards of excellence, and a commitment to ambitious and distinctive journalism. To apply, please provide a resume and cover letter. Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at *******************************. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates. Business Area: Dow Jones - News - WSJ Job Category: Editorial/Journalism Union Status: Non-Union role Pay Range: $200,000 - $230,000 We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company.As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates.The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Similarly to salary, for bonus eligible roles, targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice. For benefits eligible roles, in addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.. Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world's top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron's, MarketWatch and Financial News. This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day. Req ID: 45354
    $53k-68k yearly est. 60d+ ago
  • Technical Illustrator (contract-to-hire)

    Kiwico Inc.

    Technical Writer Job 11 miles from Milpitas

    Job DescriptionAbout KiwiCo: KiwiCo is an innovative eCommerce company dedicated to sparking creativity and curiosity in kids (and kids at heart!). Through both online and offline materials, we provide fun and engaging ways for kids to explore, create, and learn. Our primary offering is a subscription service where we deliver "whoa awesome," hands-on projects to kids. We also manage an e-commerce storefront and a content platform to inspire and educate. We take great pride and ownership in the products we build and in the community of parents and kids we serve. Our office is located in Mountain View, CA within walking distance to the Caltrain station. This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with 3-4 office days per week (depending on your team) and the remainder of the week working remotely. About the Job:We are looking for a Technical Illustrator who is passionate about bringing our brand, our products, and our work to life through illustrations. You will be creating and delivering illustrations for build instructions and how to use our products. It's a rich and rewarding position that directly shapes our customers' experiences and engages our young customers. This is a contract-to-hire position. Role and Responsibilities: Illustrate build instructions for a variety of science and art projects Communicate information concisely and accurately through your illustrations Have strong perspective skills while still maintaining a kid-friendly style in Adobe Illustrator Incorporate feedback from our user testing sessions to ensure customer success Ensure that style and editorial guidelines are followed Collaborate closely with the Editorial, Graphic Design and Product Design teams to ensure that the illustrations are as accurate and clear as possible Required Qualifications: 2-4+ years experience in technical illustration Proven track record working in a production environment, meeting deadlines, and incorporating feedback Strong ability to interpret sketches and concepts from engineers and copywriters, and translate them into clear technical illustrations and diagrams Self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on simultaneous projects Resourceful: you see a project from idea stage to successful completion - and do whatever it takes to make it a success - You are an innovative thinker and can solve problems creatively Detail-oriented: we move quickly, but we bring care and thoughtfulness to everything we do - We care deeply about the details. Versatile: adept at working in various established house styles Collaborative: ability to work well within cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization; a positive force on the team who can bring our product to the next level Broad operating range: capable of connecting illustration work to broader business objectives while maintaining a love for precision and design finesse Driven: enthusiastic about hands-on work and passionate about character and illustration design Desired Qualifications: Experience in children's product preferred Strong design and art skills with a fresh aesthetic sense Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator Working knowledge of techniques Experience in character design and development If you're passionate about delivering innovative, delightful, and enriching products and experiences for kids, we'd love to hear from you! Diversity KiwiCo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at KiwiCo are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category.
    $41k-75k yearly est. 13d ago
  • Library Science Writer

    Apidel Technologies 4.1company rating

    Technical Writer Job 15 miles from Milpitas

    Job Description Number of hours per week: 24-40 hours Shift timing/schedule: 9AM-5:30 PM (with 30 min lunch break) Hybrid schedule (how many days onsite/at home): Remote and is available for inperson for weekly brainstorming/white-boarding meetings Library Science Professional: The Periyakoil Lab is seeking a detail-oriented and creative professional with training in library and information science to support the development of high-quality curricular materials for academic research programs. The ideal candidate will have experience in organizing and curating educational content, applying information literacy principles, and working collaboratively with faculty or instructional teams. Strong writing, editing skills are essential, along with a passion for making complex information accessible and engaging for learners. Desired Qualifications: The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Library and Information Science, with demonstrated experience in organizing and curating educational or research materials. A strong understanding of information literacy principles, metadata standards, and digital resource management is essential. Experience collaborating with faculty or instructional teams to develop curricular content is highly desirable, as is familiarity with learning management systems, instructional design tools, or open educational resources (OER). Requirements: Education & Experience (Required): Bachelor\'s degree and three years of related experience, or a combination of education and related experience. Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Required): Demonstrated knowledge of library and information science principles, including information organization, metadata standards, and digital resource curation Understanding of information literacy frameworks and best practices for supporting learner engagement Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms. Excellent writing and communication skills with proven ability to write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for trainees. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple deadlines. Excellent time management skills. Physical Requirements: Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, writing by hand. Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, and sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds. Visual and auditory acuity, including color vision required.
    $64k-96k yearly est. 21d ago
  • Content Writer

    Lancesoft 4.5company rating

    Technical Writer Job 10 miles from Milpitas

    In business since 2000, LanceSoft is a nationally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that has established itself as a pioneer in providing highly scalable, cost-effective workforce solutions to a diverse set of customers across various industries in the United States. Job Description UI/UX Content Writer/Copy Writer Requirements: • Senior content manager that leverages strong writing, user experience, and editorial skills to craft a variety of deliverables. • Interfaces with PMs, Engineers, subject matter experts, and technical and design professionals to ensure consistency and clarity of message. • Able to lead multiple projects while taking ownership of outcomes and applying creativity and innovative thinking. Areas of expertise include: • Editing Experience • User Experience • UX Writing • Style Guide Development • Content Strategy • Marketing Writing • Writing for Mobile • Proofreading, Copy-editing • Email and help content Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
    $63k-85k yearly est. 56d ago
  • Sr. Regulatory Document Formatting Specialist

    Vaxcyte

    Technical Writer Job 21 miles from Milpitas

    Join our Mission to Protect Humankind! Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values: * RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered. * AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind. * LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives. * MODEL EXCELLENCE: The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making. Summary: This role in Regulatory Operations will format and finalize documents for regulatory submissions. Ideal candidates will have experience formatting complex documents, in-depth understanding of Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro, and familiarity with using document templates. This role will assist with regulatory submission planning, preparation, and QC to ensure high quality, timely submission of regulatory filings to health authorities. Essential Functions: * Ideal candidates should be able to produce high quality documents within established time frames. * Use Word to format documents that include tables of contents, headers and footers, links, styles, figures, and multiple-page tables. * Work in a collaborative authoring environment (Veeva RIM). * Review documents to ensure that formatting is consistent throughout documents in accordance with internal templates and style guide (use of abbreviations, in-text citations, hyperlinks, terminology, bibliographies, etc.). * Maintain the list of literature for regulatory submissions and obtaining copies of literature, as needed. * Communicate effectively with the Regulatory team and other functional groups, as needed, to meet project timelines. * Interact with the external publisher to support publishing of regulatory submissions. * Assist with Regulatory Operations efforts to implement and improve systems, processes, and/or tools. Requirements: * Minimum 7 years of industry experience and at least 2 years of Regulatory Operations with formatting/word processing documents for regulatory submissions preferred. College degree, AA/AS or BA/BS. Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered. * Comprehensive knowledge of formatting and document assembly using MS Word including Track Changes and Comments functions and document styles. * Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro, PowerPoint, and Excel. * Excellent attention to detail and organizational/time-management skills. * Must work well with others. * Must be accountable, adaptable, and dependable. * Accustomed to fast-paced, highly regulated environment with the ability to work independently. * Familiarity with Veeva RIM is a plus. * Experience using document templates; familiarity with OmniTemplates a plus. * Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information, is required. Reports to: Manager, Regulatory Operations Location: San Carlos, CA; Open to remote Compensation: The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component. Salary Range: $122,000 - $142,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
    $31k-52k yearly est. 12d ago
  • Library Science Writer - School of Medicine

    Avispa Technology

    Technical Writer Job 15 miles from Milpitas

    Library Science Writer - School of Medicine 1416337 Hourly pay: $30/hr Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Hybrid, Must be available for in-person for weekly brainstorming/white-boarding meetings) W2 Employment, Retirement Savings Program, PSL 24-40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment A leading university seeks a detail-oriented and creative Library Science Writer - School of Medicine with training in library and information to join one of the labs at the School of Medicine, which focuses on aging, dementia, and the integration of technology in healthcare. The successful candidate will support the development of high-quality curricular materials for academic research programs. The company offers a great work environment! Library Science Writer - School of Medicine Responsibilities: Support the development of high-quality curricular materials for academic research programs. Library Science Writer - School of Medicine Qualifications: 3 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science. Experience in organizing and curating educational or research materials. Experience collaborating with faculty or instructional teams to develop curricular content is highly desirable, as is familiarity with learning management systems, instructional design tools, or open educational resources (OER). Knowledge of library and information science principles, including information organization, metadata standards, and digital resource curation Understanding of information literacy frameworks and best practices for supporting learner engagement Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms. Excellent writing and communication skills with proven ability to write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for trainees. A strong understanding of information literacy principles, metadata standards, and digital resource management is essential. Shift: Monday to Friday, 9 AM-5:30 PM (with 30-minute lunch break)
    $30 hourly 22d ago
  • Library Science Writer - School of Medicine

    Avispa

    Technical Writer Job 15 miles from Milpitas

    Library Science Writer - School of Medicine 1416337 * Hourly pay: $30/hr * Worksite: Leading university (Stanford, CA 94305 - Hybrid, Must be available for in-person for weekly brainstorming/white-boarding meetings) * W2 Employment, Retirement Savings Program, PSL * 24-40 hours/week, 3 Month Assignment A leading university seeks a detail-oriented and creative Library Science Writer - School of Medicine with training in library and information to join one of the labs at the School of Medicine, which focuses on aging, dementia, and the integration of technology in healthcare. The successful candidate will support the development of high-quality curricular materials for academic research programs. The company offers a great work environment! Library Science Writer - School of Medicine Responsibilities: * Support the development of high-quality curricular materials for academic research programs. Library Science Writer - School of Medicine Qualifications: * 3 years of related experience. * Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science. * Experience in organizing and curating educational or research materials. * Experience collaborating with faculty or instructional teams to develop curricular content is highly desirable, as is familiarity with learning management systems, instructional design tools, or open educational resources (OER). * Knowledge of library and information science principles, including information organization, metadata standards, and digital resource curation * Understanding of information literacy frameworks and best practices for supporting learner engagement * Proven success in writing for publication in print, web, and other platforms. * Excellent writing and communication skills with proven ability to write, edit, and organize thoughts in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner. * Ability to understand materials of moderate complexity and synthesize across multiple sources to produce materials for trainees. * A strong understanding of information literacy principles, metadata standards, and digital resource management is essential. Shift: * Monday to Friday, 9 AM-5:30 PM (with 30-minute lunch break)
    $30 hourly 20d ago
  • Senior Staff Writer, MD+DI (Open to Any US Office)

    Informa Group 4.7company rating

    Technical Writer Job 25 miles from Milpitas

    Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organize over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets. Job Description The Informa Markets - Engineering group is seeking a Senior Staff Writer to create high-quality, compelling, and targeted content for its industry-leading Medical Device + Diagnostic Industry (MD+DI) B2B media brand. The ideal candidate has experience writing for business-to-business media, and ideally some knowledge of or experience covering the medtech/medical device or a related industry. The candidate thrives on producing compelling, originally reported content in a fast-paced environment. This person is adept at creating high-impact, original content that connects the dots around industry trends; keeps our readers apprised of new technology and industry developments; generates website traffic; and drives engagement. The right candidate must have creativity to brainstorm story ideas and execute them on daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. They must be willing to experiment with new storytelling formats and use data to inform coverage. You are accountable for: Conducting research, interviewing industry sources, writing stories, and editing contributed content related to medical device design, manufacturing, regulatory, and business topics. Brainstorming, pitching, developing, and executing features, news analysis, and news briefs. Going beyond the press release to provide informed analysis and/or insight in every article. Providing real value to readers and content that other outlets aren't offering. Covering trends in medical device design and manufacturing, with an emphasis on innovation in materials, components, equipment, and manufacturing processes. Producing slideshows, infographics, videos, and other multimedia content to engage readers beyond the written word. Adapting and creating content for social media. Optimizing content to ensure search engine discoverability. Measuring, monitoring, and optimizing content effectiveness using web and social media analytics. Assisting with building and editing of e-newsletters as required. Attending and producing content from live events. Completing additional assignments and tasks as required. Qualifications 5+ years relevant editorial/reporting/journalism experience; b2b-focus and/or coverage of medtech market a major plus. Experience pitching, developing, and producing high-value content for a fast-paced media organization. Strong interviewing, editing, writing, communication, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to generate high-quality, click-worthy editorial content and drive traffic. Familiarity with web content management systems, basic SEO principles, web analytics, social media, and standard journalistic best practices. Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to reprioritize focus and workload based on shifting business needs. Ability to meet daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. Ability to travel to industry events and team meetings. Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or other relevant field (or equivalent on-the-job experience); engineering degree or background a big plus. Additional Information The salary range for this role is 70k-74k depending on experience. Open to any US Office - For list of US based offices please click here. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.
    $58k-86k yearly est. 12d ago
  • Staff Technical Writer

    Ridgeline 4.1company rating

    Technical Writer Job 23 miles from Milpitas

    Are you an experienced technical writer with a passion for delivering high-quality product documentation and content experiences for customers? Do you enjoy working with writers and content designers to create the next generation of content experiences and in-app guidance to help product users? Do you love translating complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation for developers, and technical audiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where you have the opportunity to shape the content guidelines, processes, and standards? If so, our Staff Technical Writer role is the perfect fit for you. At Ridgeline, we are committed to providing best-in-class product documentation and technical content experiences for our customers to help them make their way from being new users to product mastery and beyond. As a technical writer, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our content is accurate, engaging, and effective. You will work closely with other writers, as well as product and engineering teams, to understand the latest updates and features. And you will use your writing and editing skills to create clear and concise content that helps our customers get the most out of our products. You will report to the Director of Technical Documentation and Content Experience and work closely with the rest of the product documentation team. What will you do? Create product documentation and other technical content, such as user guides, API reference, UI text, error messages, and in-app guidance, with accuracy, clarity, and consistency across the Ridgeline platform. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand the latest product development and document new features for your assigned areas. Improve existing documentation. Draw from your experience in technical writing and editing, structured authoring, topic-based writing, DITA, and other industry-standard paradigms to help shape the content experiences for Ridgeline customers. Utilize your knowledge of JSON, XML, and other data formats to enhance developer and API documentation. Collaborate with team members on style guidelines and help writers and product teams create compelling, standards-compliant product content. Help develop and maintain documentation and content experience standards and processes. Work closely with the Director of Technical Documentation and Content Experience to identify and implement best-in-class product documentation models, as well as authoring and content management systems. Track progress against key content initiatives. Preferred Skills and Experience 8+ years of experience as a technical writer with a focus on software product documentation and content design. Experience on a software product documentation or content design team is a must. Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to write in a clear, concise, and engaging style. Experience in writing end-user facing content and UI text for business or consumer applications. Experience in topic-based authoring, DITA, and XML-structured authoring. Knowledge of GSuite, Git/GitHub, Confluence, Zendesk, or other documentation tools and content management systems. Strong knowledge of CCMSs and XML-based authoring systems. Experience in the end-to-end workflow of converting legacy content into a structured authoring environment is preferred. Knowledge of AI systems and experience incorporating AI into content management and delivery workflows is a plus. Familiarity with accessibility and localization standards and practices. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Nice to haves: Experience in the Fintech industry. Experience with successful software startups. A basic understanding of, and ability to read code in one or more programming languages, such as Python or Kotlin. Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger, Postman, or Insomnia and an understanding of API design and usage. Practical knowledge of various Agile and Continuous Delivery practices and disciplines. Experience training both internal team members and customers. Familiarity with industry-standard authoring tools and content management systems. Comfortable with basic front-end web development languages (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript). API knowledge, including experience with an API testing tool and interacting with a host system; a good understanding of sample code, functions, parameters, endpoints, error messages, and payloads. About Ridgeline Ridgeline is the industry cloud platform for investment management. It was founded in 2017 by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday) to address the unique technology challenges of an industry in need of new thinking. We are building a modern platform in the public cloud, purpose-built for the investment management industry to empower business like never before. Headquartered in Lake Tahoe with offices in Reno, Manhattan, and the Bay Area, Ridgeline is proud to have built a fast-growing, people-first company that has been recognized by Fast Company as a “Best Workplace for Innovators,” by LinkedIn as a “Top U.S. Startup,” and by The Software Report as a “Top 100 Software Company.” Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace. Ridgeline processes the information you submit in connection with your application in accordance with the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement. Please review the Ridgeline Applicant Privacy Statement in full to understand our privacy practices and contact us with any questions. Compensation and Benefits [For California Based Only] The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $155,000-$182,500, if in California. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above. As an employee at Ridgeline, you'll have many opportunities for advancement in your career and can make a true impact on the product. In addition to the base salary, 100% of Ridgeline employees can participate in our Company Stock Plan subject to the applicable Stock Option Agreement. We also offer rich benefits that reflect the kind of organization we want to be: one in which our employees feel valued, and are inspired to bring their best selves to work. These include unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, and $0 cost employee insurance plans. Please check out our Careers page for a more comprehensive overview of our perks and benefits. #LI-Hybird
    $52k-62k yearly est. 11d ago

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How much does a Technical Writer earn in Milpitas, CA?

The average technical writer in Milpitas, CA earns between $60,000 and $123,000 annually. This compares to the national average technical writer range of $48,000 to $87,000.

Average Technical Writer Salary In Milpitas, CA

$86,000

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The biggest employers of Technical Writers in Milpitas, CA are:
  1. ServiceNow
  2. Intuitive Solutions
  3. Redolent
  4. DreamzTech Solutions
  5. TWO95 International
  6. Astreya
  7. Cardinal Integrated LLC
  8. Intuitive Surgical
  9. Kelly Services
  10. Sustainable Talent
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