Senior Technical Writer, Developer Experience - Engineering

Senior Technical Writer, Developer Experience - Engineering Squarespace 29 May 2025Documentation API Developer Experience Technical Writer Docs as CodeWe are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to play a key role in shaping the developer experience at Squarespace through impactful documentation projects. As a member of our collaborative Engineering Technical Writing team, you will have the opportunity to make significant contributions to improve our developer experience.You WillCollaborate with software engineers and leaders to gather information and define documentation requirements.Create clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical content, including API documentation and developer guides.Coach teams on documentation workflows and technical writing best practices.Identify and implement improvements to our documentation practices and developer experience.Within your first three months, you willEstablish strong working relationships with engineers and leaders across Research and Development.Lead 2-3 documentation projects, contribute content, and identify future deliverables.Develop your career development plan with your manager.Who We're Looking For7+ years of experience as a technical writer creating documentation for a developer audience.Proven experience in delivering complex documentation projects on a large scale.Exceptional English writing and communication skills.Experience working alongside software engineers using similar tools and development methodologies, including docs as code.A passion for learning new technical concepts and software products quickly.The ability to translate complex ideas into logical steps for the intended audience.Experience working effectively with remote and distributed teams.A commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and trust.Benefits & PerksHealth insurance with 100% covered premiums for you and your dependent childrenFertility and adoption benefitsHeadspace mindfulness app subscriptionGlobal Employee Assistance ProgramPension benefits with employer matchFlexible paid time offUp to 20 weeks of full pay for birth parent and non-birth parent leave20 weeks of pay to care for an ill family memberEducation reimbursementEmployee donation match to community organizations8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)Free lunch and snacksClose proximity to cultural landmarks such as Dublin Castle and St. Patrick's CathedralHow to Apply Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.#J-18808-Ljbffr