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Job Details
Posted date: Apr 02, 2025
Location: Kirkland, WA
Level: Senior
Estimated salary: $128,000
Range: $105,000 - $151,000
Description
Collaborate with a team of writers in Product Security Engineering on initiatives that improve technical documentation. Partner with program leads to develop self-service playbooks that provide complete, user-friendly procedures that enable engineering teams to adopt specific security controls. Edit, clarify, and enhance documents written by engineers and others. Organize existing documentation, identify documentation gaps, and lead new projects. Help others improve their writing skills through one-on-one consultations and regular office hours.Technical writers communicate complex information clearly, concisely and accurately, and without relying on jargon. As a technical writer, your role involves tasks such as writing conceptual overviews and procedures, reading and writing example code, or updating help center queries and FAQs. Technical writers play a big part at Google. They are a key link between developers, marketing associates, developer advocates, as well as all the external users and developers, tying together many vital but disparate parts of the Google ecosystem.
You develop complex, in-depth communications for internal and external audiences and manage projects that involve coordinating multiple junior writers.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$151,000 + 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.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, Computer Science course material, or IT administration playbooks).Experience writing for the web and with Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Preferred qualifications: Experience in Security Engineering, Governance, or Risk and Compliance. Experience synthesizing context alongside tactical instructions. Experience writing deliverables with a user experience focus. Excellent communication skills. Passion for learning and documenting new technologies.
Extended Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, Computer Science course material, or IT administration playbooks).Experience writing for the web and with Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
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