Contextual AI

Technical Writer (Contract)

Contextual AI

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including API references, user guides, quick-start tutorials, troubleshooting guides, and implementation documentation
  • Collaborate with Engineering teams to document new features, APIs, and platform updates, ensuring documentation stays current with product releases
  • Develop and maintain documentation standards, style guides, and content governance processes to ensure consistency across all technical materials
  • Work with Product and UX teams to create user-centered documentation that addresses real user needs and pain points identified through user research and feedback
  • Review and edit technical content created by engineers and other team members, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to documentation standards
  • Optimize documentation for discoverability and usability, implementing information architecture best practices and conducting content audits
  • Gather feedback from users, support teams, and sales to continuously improve documentation quality and identify content gaps
  • Manage documentation toolchain and publishing workflows using Mintlify, working with technical teams to maintain and optimize our documentation infrastructure
  • Create visual aids, diagrams, and multimedia content to enhance written documentation and improve user comprehension
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Sales teams to ensure technical documentation aligns with messaging and supports the customer journey

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in software, AI/ML, or enterprise technology environments
  • Strong ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse technical audiences
  • Experience with documentation tools and platforms, particularly Mintlify or similar modern documentation platforms (GitBook, Confluence, Notion, static site generators)
  • Familiarity with software development workflows, version control systems (Git), and API documentation best practices
  • Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts and enterprise software platforms, with eagerness to deepen technical knowledge
  • Excellent research skills and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Experience with content management systems, markup languages (Markdown, HTML), and documentation-as-code workflows
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality technical writing samples across different content types and audiences
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in technical content