A template for writers who make complex technology accessible and usable.
Technical writers translate complex products into clear documentation — API guides, user manuals, release notes, help centre articles, and developer tutorials. They work closely with engineers, product managers, and UX designers, usually reporting to a documentation lead or head of product. Software companies, medical device firms, aerospace manufacturers, and government agencies all hire them. A typical week involves interviewing engineers, testing product features firsthand, and editing drafts in tools like Confluence, MadCap Flare, or GitHub.
Senior Technical Writer with 5 years of experience creating developer documentation, API references, and user guides for SaaS platforms. Reduced support tickets by 28% through improved self-serve documentation. Experienced with docs-as-code workflows.
Technical Writer CVs must show the types of documentation you produce, the tools you use, and the measurable impact on user experience. Reduced support tickets and faster onboarding times are powerful metrics.
API documentation, docs-as-code (Git, Markdown), OpenAPI/Swagger, DITA, developer experience, information architecture, CMS platforms, and code literacy.
Not showing the impact of your documentation. "Wrote API docs" is a task. "Reduced partner onboarding time by 40% through restructured documentation" shows business value.
One page. Use a clean, modern template. Include your methodology (docs-as-code, structured authoring) and portfolio links. Show metrics prominently.
Figures in USD. Ranges reflect mid-level experience (3–7 years). Senior roles and major metro areas typically sit at the top of these bands.
Google, Stripe, Atlassian, Microsoft, and Salesforce are among the top employers for technical writers. Google and Stripe hire heavily for developer documentation and want candidates who can read and write code samples in Python or JavaScript. Atlassian values writers who understand agile and can work directly in Confluence. Microsoft looks for experience with DITA and structured authoring at scale. Smaller SaaS companies often want a generalist who can own the entire docs site solo.
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