47 senior technical writer jobs at 34 companies in California
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Senior Technical Writer
San Jose, California, United States
$140k-$156k/yrHybridFull Time
Spectro Cloud: AI and Kubernetes infrastructure management platform for enterprises.
4+ YOE4+ years technical writing experience, Docs-as-Code and Markdown, hands-on testing, familiarity with Git/GitHub, CLIs, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform and cloud providers; able to mentor other writers.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
7+ YOE7+ years of XML-based technical documentation, MIL-STD-40051, DOD experience; strong writing and project-management skills; eligible for Secret or higher clearance.
Northridge or Atlanta or Minneapolis or United States
$83k-$141k/yrRemoteFull Time
MiniMed GroupNasdaq: MMED: A medical device developing connected insulin delivery systems and support for people with diabetes.
4+ YOEBachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 2+ years; technical writing experience, preferably in regulated and patient-facing environments.
Mytra: Develops autonomous robotics for warehouse material flow automation.
5+ YOE5+ years technical writing experience with multidisciplinary hardware or robotics teams; experience with electrical/mechanical systems, CAD schematics, work instructions, SOPs, and documentation lifecycles.
Highnote: Provides an embedded card issuance and payment processing platform.
5+ YOE5+ years in technical documentation and software; docs-as-code with Markdown or MDX, static site generators, Git, branches, pull requests, CI, AI documentation tooling, GraphQL, and strong developer-focused writing.
Ricursive Intelligence: Automates semiconductor chip design using recursive artificial intelligence.
Versatile technical writer able to translate complex engineering concepts into clear narratives, create thought leadership content, manage social media, and lead communications across public channels.
Ridgeline: Cloud-native platform for investment management operations.
5+ YOE5+ years creating SaaS product documentation; expertise in topic-based/DITA/XML authoring, CCMS/Heretto, API docs, content migration, Git/GitHub, Google Workspace, Confluence, Zendesk, and applying AI tools to documentation.
WiproNYSE: WIT: Global technology services and consulting for digital transformation.
3+ YOEBachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience, 3–5 years of technical writing experience, strong Microsoft Office proficiency, excellent English communication, and documentation management skills.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft SharePoint
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
5+ YOERequires 5+ years writing or editing in a regulated environment, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, strong technical writing skills, flowchart creation, project organization, and expertise with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Visio.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, OneNote, Microsoft Excel, Smartsheet
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree required; 5+ years technical writing experience in aerospace/defense or complex engineering; proposal and US government solicitation experience; strong written/verbal skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines; willingness to pursue/maintain Top Secret/Top Secret SCI clearance; up to 25% travel.
Slash: Business banking platform for entrepreneurs and vertical-specific industries.
Background in engineering/CS or technical writing, strong technical understanding, excellent writing for engineers, ability to work independently and embed with engineering teams.
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
6+ YOEBachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or graduate degree and 4 years, or 10 years without a degree; technical writing, project management, and Secret clearance eligibility required.
Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, HTML, Photoshop, Visio
People, Technology & Processes: Provides IT services and mission support for government agencies.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree, SECRET clearance, 10 years' experience documenting SOF or Navy training doctrine, prior US government administrative support, expert MS Office and SharePoint, CRM experience, intermediate Adobe Acrobat.
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Microsoft Customer Relationship Manager (CRM), Adobe Acrobat
SAICNASDAQ: SAIC: Provides government and defense clients with technology and engineering services.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree with 10+ years' related experience, TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, Jira and Confluence experience, adaptable writing style, strong analytical skills, and self-starter.
SiTimeNASDAQ: SITM: Designs and sells silicon MEMS precision timing solutions.
10+ YOE10+ years technical writing or operations experience; bachelor's degree in engineering/related; expertise authoring SOPs and controlled documentation; strong English communication and operations background.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Copilot, Visio
Copper River Family of Companies: Provides technology, construction, and technical services to government agencies.
Active Top-Secret clearance, advanced writing/editing skills, experience creating SOPs and technical documentation for complex IT environments, proficiency with Microsoft Word/PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat, bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint
LangChain: Tools for building and deploying production-ready AI agents.
5+ YOE5+ years technical writing experience, strong writing/editing and docs-as-code experience, basic software development and API knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, familiarity with Markdown, Confluence, and GitHub.
Markdown, Confluence, GitHub, LangSmith, LangChain, LangGraph, Deep Agents, LangSmith Engine
Stanford University: A private research university providing higher education and research.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience; 5+ years in policy or technical writing, editing, communications, or process documentation; strong collaboration, analytical, project coordination, and Microsoft Office skills.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
8+ YOEBachelor’s degree,8+ years technical authoring,5+ years structured authoring (S1000D/iSpec),experience with FAA/EASA maintenance publications,meticulous writing and illustration specification skills,Microsoft Office proficiency.
ASD S1000D, ATA iSpec 2200, STE 100, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, GPSL Xignal, Jira, SmartSheet, WebManuals, Confluence, Iso Draw, CATIA Composer, Visio, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop