Occupation
Technical Writer
A technical writer creates clear, accurate documentation such as user guides, API documentation, and knowledge base articles, using tools like Confluence or MadCap Flare and often writing in Markdown or XML formats. They apply information architecture principles to organize complex content logically and rely on strong editing and proofreading skills to ensure clarity and consistency. This role is common in software and engineering companies and attracts detail-oriented communicators who can translate technical concepts for varied audiences.
Duties & responsibilities
- Create user-facing documentation and tutorials across multiple formats to help audiences understand complex technical concepts
- Organize information logically using information architecture principles to make content findable and easy to navigate
- Work directly with engineers and subject matter experts to translate technical concepts into clear, accurate materials
- Research and validate technical information through hands-on testing or direct collaboration with product teams
- Edit and proofread documentation to ensure clarity, consistency, and accuracy across all materials
- Manage the complete documentation lifecycle from planning and creation through measurement of user outcomes
- Maintain documentation across design, development, testing, and operational phases of product development
What Technical Writer roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Technical Writer make?
Too few Technical Writer postings state pay to publish a median yet: 7 of 13 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for Technical Writer roles?
13 open Technical Writer roles from 13 employers; the most at AeroVironment, Ahrefs and Cohere.
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Technical Writer in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open Technical Writer roles (13)
Technical Writer
Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
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TECH WRITER/EDITOR
U.S. Coast Guard
Elizabeth City, NC · $62,640 – $81,436
The Department of Homeland Security seeks a technical writer and editor to create and refine instructional materials and operational documentation for the Coast Guard's aviation training center. This role combines writing, editing, and project coordination to ensure training materials are clear, accurate, and properly formatted for publication and distribution.
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Technical Writer
Lego USA
Listed on Lego USA’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Technical Writer Intern (Summer 2027)
Sigma Computing
Internship · San Francisco, CA · $36 – $42 / hour
This summer internship offers hands-on experience in technical writing for a data analytics platform, working directly with engineers and product teams to document new features and build documentation projects from concept to launch. It suits current undergraduates or graduate students in computer science who want to learn enterprise software documentation practices while contributing meaningfully to a fast-growing AI-driven company.
Listed on Sigma Computing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Product & Technology Communications Manager
Cohere
Full-time · New York, NY · $115,000 – $210,000 · Remote
Cohere seeks a communications professional to translate the company's AI research and products into clear narratives for enterprise customers, developers, and media. This role suits someone with technical writing experience who can simplify complex concepts and partner across product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to shape how the industry understands Cohere's technology.
Listed on Cohere’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Technical Writer
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
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Technical Writer
Voyager
Penrose, CO
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Technical Education Specialist
Notion
Full-time · New York, NY · $135,000 – $180,000 · Remote
Notion seeks someone to transform new product capabilities into clear technical education through content creation, live teaching, and practical guides. This role suits builders who learn by doing, can explain complex features to customers, and want to shape how people adopt sophisticated tools.
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Associate Technical Writer
SirsiDynix
Louisiana, United States
This role involves creating and maintaining user-facing documentation for a SaaS product, working with developers and support teams to keep guides and reference materials accurate and current. It suits someone early in their technical writing career who wants hands-on experience with the full documentation lifecycle and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, remote team.
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SAP Globalization iXp Intern (f/m/d) - User Assistance Developer
SAP
Internship · St. Leon-Rot, DE, 68789
SAP seeks an intern to develop user assistance materials—primarily product videos and graphics—using AI tools and multimedia software within their global communications team. This role suits students passionate about visual storytelling and technical communication who want hands-on experience in a structured mentorship program.
Listed on SAP’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Likely next role (1)
Where Technical Writers commonly go next: Senior Technical Writer.
Senior Technical Writer
Juniper Networks
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Training Specialist (Distance Learning)
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Full-time · Emmitsburg, MD · $70,623 – $133,142
FEMA seeks a training specialist to develop distance learning and online courses, evaluate emerging educational technologies, and ensure compliance with accessibility standards. This role suits educators and instructional designers with experience in adult learning and learning management systems who want to support emergency management training at the federal level.
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WRITER-EDITOR
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Arlington, VA · $85,447 – $158,322
This federal government role involves managing senior leadership correspondence, editing sensitive documents, and coordinating writing and administrative tasks for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It suits experienced writers and editors comfortable working in a high-pressure military environment where accuracy and discretion are paramount.
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Summer 2027 Intern - Technical Content Creation
The Manitowoc Company
Internship · Shady Grove, PA
This internship involves converting technical training content into interactive digital learning experiences for your employer's training programs, working alongside instructors and other teams. It's suited to someone interested in instructional design, digital media, and learning technology who wants to see how organizations scale their training at scale.
Listed on The Manitowoc Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Instructional Designer
Instructure
US-REMOTE · $75,000 – $90,000
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Copywriter
Michael Kors
Listed on Michael Kors’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Deputy Editor, Well
The New York Times Company
Full-time · New York, NY · $190,000 – $210,000
The New York Times is hiring a Deputy Editor for its Well desk to lead editorial operations, manage a team of editors and reporters, and help shape health and wellness coverage. This role suits an experienced news editor with a track record of managing teams, developing talent, and collaborating across desks to produce high-quality journalism at scale.
Listed on The New York Times Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Copywriter
Rent the Runway
Full-time · Brooklyn, NY · $64,397 – $80,497
This role involves developing engaging copy for a circular fashion platform across email, paid channels, and promotional campaigns while collaborating with product and design teams. It suits experienced copywriters comfortable with fast-paced creative environments who can balance brand voice consistency with channel-specific adaptations.
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Copywriter, PATTERN
Beachhouse
Full-time · Los Angeles, CA · $90,000 – $100,000
PATTERN Beauty seeks an experienced copywriter to craft persuasive, on-brand messaging across their DTC beauty business—from campaign launches to product pages and performance emails. This role suits a skilled writer fluent in bottom-funnel copy who thrives collaborating on fast-moving creative teams and wants to grow with a founder-led, mission-driven brand.
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Head of TV Testing, Tom's Guide
Future Co
Full-time · New York, NY · $97,000 – $110,000
Lead editorial coverage and testing of televisions for Tom's Guide, writing reviews and appearing in video content while managing freelance contributors and partnerships across audience and e-commerce teams. This role suits someone with experience reviewing consumer electronics for digital publications who is comfortable on camera and understands how to drive engagement through SEO and social strategy.
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Instructional Designer, Clinical Training
Hims and Hers
Full-time · US Remote · $80,000 – $100,000
This role involves designing clinical training and learning experiences for healthcare providers at a telehealth platform, supporting their onboarding and ongoing development through various formats. It's suited for an instructional designer with healthcare or SaaS experience who can translate clinical complexity into clear, practical learning solutions.
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Employers hiring Technical Writers
13 in total, most open roles first.
