Technical Writer
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary:
$57.69 to $64.10/Hourly (W2)
Start Date:
04.28.2025
Our client is seeking a Technical Writer / Documentation Engineer to author and edit technical development content for our client’s operating system ecosystem. Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of effectively capturing and communicating technical information related to software products (API/SDK), hardware, and development lifecycle. The main function of a technical writer is to write technical materials, such as equipment materials, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions. A typical technical writer is responsible for organizing, editing and maintaining technical records and files.
- Writing Samples Required
Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain software and hardware documentation for our client’s operating system developers.
- Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure quality and accuracy of content.
- Design, draft, and edit technical and process documentation.
- Support the release and adoption of software.
- Support multiple programming languages and development platforms.
- Create and maintain code samples and sample applications, as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience authoring technical documentation for an engineering audience.*
- Experience with programming languages like C++, or similar.
- Experience working with markdown content formatting.
- Experience interpreting example code so that it can be explained to users.
- Experience using source control to manage and publish content.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS in Computer Science or English or equivalent work experience.
- Familiarity with VR/MR concepts and technologies.
- Established record of strong project ownership, project management, and self-direction.
- Able to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and coordinate deadlines.
- Able to assist in the automation of documentation processes.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $57.69 to $64.10 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent gets access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Based in Menlo Park, California, this top social media company builds technologies that help people connect. Their mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together.
With a culture of constantly iterating, solving problems and working together to connect people all over the world, it’s important that their workforce reflects the diversity of the people they serve. Hiring people with different backgrounds and points of view helps make better decisions, build better products and create better experiences for everyone.
Working here, you’ll:
• Be part of their mission of community building
• Work on the most visible apps and services in the social media industry
• Work in an Agile environment, in constant iteration and problem-solving mode
• Have a hand in developing products that empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas, offer support and make a difference
Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits
Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.