Technical Writer

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 4 years of experience with source code in two or more languages and writing for a developer audience

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with database products, using SQL, and writing content for an audience of software developers
• Technical background that enables easy interaction with software developers and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical documentation
• Track record of researching and writing effective documentation for engineers

Responsibilities

• Design, organize, and write technical content for internal developer audiences, with a focus on onboarding, use cases, and concepts. Manage complex documentation projects and prioritize requests while working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate strong technical writing and leadership through content reviews, including proofreading, editing, coaching, and providing constructive feedback. Organize existing documentation, identify documentation gaps, and lead new projects.
• Define documentation requirements with diverse teams, and work with engineers to create and update documentation sets.
• Edit, clarify, and enhance documents written by engineers and others.
• Help others improve their writing skills through one-on-one consultations and regular office hours. 

About the job

Technical writers plan, create, and maintain educational content as an integral part of the engineering or user experience. The content is often in the form of documentation, but may also be UI text, sample code, videos, or other educational material. Regardless of the content medium, technical writers are distinguished by their abilities to explain complex topics in a way that’s useful to their audience.

The Core team builds the technical foundation behind Google’s flagship products. We are owners and advocates for the underlying design elements, developer platforms, product components, and infrastructure at Google. These are the essential building blocks for excellent, safe, and coherent experiences for our users and drive the pace of innovation for every developer. We look across Google’s products to build central solutions, break down technical barriers and strengthen existing systems. As the Core team, we have a mandate and a unique opportunity to impact important technical decisions across the company.