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Principal Technical Writer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading the creation and management of high-quality technical documentation, the full-time Principal Technical Writer will collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate complex technical information into user-friendly content while working remotely from the United States or Canada.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead the development and maintenance of product user guides, release notes, and other technical documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product functionality and create clear documentation
  • Establish documentation standards and manage cross-functional documentation initiatives for multiple products
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10-15 years of relevant experience in technical writing for complex software applications
  • Proven expertise in creating comprehensive technical documentation with minimal existing specifications
  • Strong proficiency with documentation and graphics tools such as Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign
  • Experience collaborating effectively with technical and functional stakeholders in software development environments

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