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Technical Writer

Horizontal Talent

Palo Alto, CA

Contract

PR / Media / Communications, Sales / Marketing, Writing / Editing

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Writer, where you will play a crucial role in creating and updating documentation for innovative technology solutions. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while providing opportunities for collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Update and enhance existing technical documentation to reflect new features and improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering and product management teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
  • Work with fellow writers to maintain consistency in style and presentation across all materials.
  • Create high-quality technical content that communicates complex information clearly and concisely.


Skills

  • BA degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 10 years of experience in writing technical content.
  • Exceptional English writing skills with a focus on clarity and precision.
  • Proficient in documenting public cloud products, Oracle, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience using Oxygen XML Author or similar tools for DITA documentation.
  • Familiarity with Git and GitHub for documentation management.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with CLI and Linux-like operating systems.
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


We believe in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $57 - $92 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

About the company

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“Treat your clients, consultants and internal employees well, and never stop innovating.” - Jeremy Langevin, Cofounder & CEO, Horizontal Talent

Since Horizontal's formation in 2003, these words have been the guiding perspective that has delivered continual growth and helped us build lasting partnerships with clients and consultants around the world.

Adapting to market shifts, evolving technology and changing workforce trends, we've stayed ahead of our competitors by focusing on people and innovation.

As a privately held, minority-owned business, we take the long view – investing in our team, fostering diversity and expanding our offerings like Talent Board, our AI-powered hiring platform.

Whether you’re looking for short-term support, specialized teams at scale or full project delivery, our talent, team and project solutions will ensure your IT, marketing and business strategy needs are met.

And if you’re searching for a contract or long-term position, we’re here to help you find your next great opportunity today.

From the U.S. and India to Malaysia and Australia, our mission is to empower businesses and job seekers alike.

Simply put, we help the world work better.