Sr. Technical Writer

May 7

Databricks

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Apache Spark • Apache Spark Training • Cloud Computing • Big Data • Data Science

1001 - 5000

💰 $1.6G Series H on 2021-08

Description

• Write high-impact documentation for all parts of the data science and data engineering lifecycle including tutorials, API and command references, and best practices guides • Collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to develop effective, customer-focused documentation • Collaborate closely with customer-facing technical staff (support engineers, solutions architects, developer relations) on best practices, onboarding material, and other scenario-based guidance • Help drive a use-case-based information-architecture approach to organizing content • Help us continually improve our authoring and production tools and processes • Edit content contributed by engineering and the field for technical accuracy, grammar, usage, adherence to style, and fit within the information architecture • Manage contributed articles through technical review, content edits, and publication

Requirements

• 4+ years documenting sophisticated technologies for developers and IT professionals, or equivalent work experience (as a software developer, product manager, or solutions architect, for example) • Strong cross-functional collaboration and professional communication skills • Mastery of the tools of the technical writer: consistent voice, straightforward and lively style, understanding of the rules of grammar and usage • Experience working with data products • Experience working with cloud platforms • Demonstrated understanding of information architecture concepts and how to apply them to a constantly-changing website • Proven project management skills • Strong analytical skills, with excellent problem-solving abilities • Experience performing data analysis to drive decision-making

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision • 401(k) Plan • FSA, HSA and Commuter Benefit Plans • Equity Awards • Flexible Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Family Planning • Fitness Reimbursement • Annual Career Development Fund • Home Office/Work Headphones Reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Business Travel Accident Insurance • Mental Wellness Resources