Senior Technical Writer, Data Centers

Google•Austell, GA

2d•$129,000 - $189,000

About The Position

Technical writers plan, create, and maintain educational content as an integral part of the engineering or user experience. The content is often in the form of documentation, but may also be UI text, sample code, videos, or other educational material. Regardless of the content medium, technical writers are distinguished by their abilities to explain complex topics in a way that’s useful to their audience. The Data Center Technical Writing team consists of technical writers, program managers, and team managers with extensive technical writing, engineering, and operational experience. We transform complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-focused documentation. This documentation facilitates critical work for various groups working at Google data centers. Our primary customers include a wide range of data center focused audiences involved in the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure that keeps Google running. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $129,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, Computer Science course material, or IT administration playbooks).
Experience documenting electrical infrastructure or hardware.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a lead technical writer in a software development environment.
Experience working with a distributed team.
Ability to improve efficiency and quality of documentation processes.
Ability to learn new technologies and manage multiple engaging priorities in a changing environment.
Ability to work well both in a team and as an individual contributor.

Responsibilities

Plan, research, and write documentation for projects of moderate to high complexity and scope.
Identify and analyze documentation needs.
Support multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Develop innovative solutions to resolve complex tasks and work on solutions that improve processes and practices, including maintenance processes and tools.
Understand the technical details of projects.
Identify audiences for content and anticipate the questions, problems, and needs that the content should address.
Deliver clear, correct, and well structured writing.
Edit, revise, and restructure a wide range of documentation.
Manage medium to large projects and coordinate team members contributions to the project.
Work closely with technicians, engineers, and program managers to create documentation that meets the needs of the end user.