Technical Writer, Hardware

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 and editing instructional documents, user guides, playbooks, methods of procedures, or start guides.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in copy-editing.
• Experience working with a distributed team.
   
• Knowledge of markdown/HTML.
• Knowledge of data center teams/working environments.

About The Job

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.

As a Technical Writer, you will have the opportunity to create content and help define the information architecture for Google Global Networks (GGN). You will work with Technical Program and Product Managers as well as in other areas of the business. In this role, you will advocate for and prioritize users needs, and help define, refine, and execute on plans for the content across products and or strategic initiatives.

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 $102,000-$150,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. 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.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts to create and deliver content based on project goals and user needs. Choose information architecture, format, voice, and style based on the audience and other guidelines.
   
• Update content based on product or program changes and user feedback, and update or delete irrelevant or outdated content, with guidance.
   
• Plan and research content/information architecture for projects, or contribute to planning and researching. Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to align content with user needs and product/program goals. Manage expectations and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
   
• Review and edit content to improve the content accuracy, clarity, concision, and organization to better meet users' needs.