Senior Technical Writer

2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Apryse

Apryse

Apryse, previously PDFTron, is a global leader in document processing technology, offering tools for document viewing, annotation, processing, and conversion. Their market-leading SDK drives digital transformation with advanced features like data extra...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 1998
$71M raised

Description

  • Review, update, and maintain documentation for software development tools and SDK products.
  • Collaborate with product managers and developers to align technical guides with product roadmaps and developer needs.
  • Establish and enforce consistent documentation style, tone, and structure with engineering teams.
  • Create targeted release notes communicating product updates.
  • Gather stakeholder and developer feedback to improve documentation clarity, usability, and accuracy.
  • Champion Developer Experience best practices and keep documentation current with emerging technologies.
  • Perform content updates based on audit results.
  • Test SDK documentation and code samples by building and running applications, then update content based on findings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience developing documentation for developer audiences, including SDK and API documentation.
  • Experience managing large, complex documentation sets and developing effective information architecture.
  • Ability to understand complex technical topics, read code, and translate concepts into clear documentation.
  • Strong understanding of software development concepts, APIs, SDKs, operating systems, platforms, runtimes, and native dependencies.
  • Familiarity with package managers and build tools such as npm, Maven, Gradle, NuGet, pip, or CMake.
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub, including repositories, branches, pull requests, releases, and sample applications.
  • Working knowledge of command-line tools, shell environments, debugging, troubleshooting, Docker, CI/CD, and deployment workflows.
  • Understanding of API documentation technologies such as OpenAPI/Swagger, JSON Schema, Javadoc, or language-specific reference tools.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted documentation, structured and machine-readable content, semantic search, RAG, and AI-agent discoverability.
  • Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with engineers, architects, product managers, product marketing, and Developer Experience teams.
  • Must reside in an eligible U.S. state; the role is remote within the United States.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
  • Company-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • Uncapped commissions structure.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Annual work-from-home allowance for home-office equipment.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development support.
  • Choice of Windows or Mac hardware.
  • Autonomous, entrepreneurial work environment with career growth opportunities.

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