Technical Editor
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Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 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).
- 2 years of experience performing copy and developmental edits for product documentation, online publishing, or technical blogging.
Preferred qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Journalism, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience writing for the web and with Markdown, HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
About the job
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 a team of technical writers to edit, publish, and maintain high-quality documentation and online content, including overview and concept documentation, how-to guides, and API references.
- Consult with writers on developmental editing, content strategy, information architecture.
- Consult on, and perform large documentation maintenance projects. Consult on terminology and branding decisions.
- Train new writers on Google style guides and processes. Train writers and partner teams on documentation processes and style guides.
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