Senior Technical Writer, Google Cloud, Security Operations

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
6 years of experience creating content for technical audiences (e.g., developer documentation, computer science course material, or IT administration playbooks).
Experience in using the UNIX/Linux CLI.

Preferred qualifications:

10 years of experience in technical writing, creating clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for SaaS, enterprise security, or computer networking.
Experience documenting APIs and database design concepts.
Experience with XML-based documentation authoring systems.
Ability to articulate ideas clearly and collaborate across cross-functional teams while prioritizing and driving results in ambiguous environments with competing demands.
Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.

About the job

Technical writers communicate complex information clearly, concisely and accurately, and without relying on jargon. As a technical writer, your role involves tasks such as writing conceptual overviews and procedures, reading and writing example code, or updating help center queries and FAQs. Technical writers play a big part at Google. They are a key link between developers, marketing associates, developer advocates, as well as all the external users and developers, tying together many vital but disparate parts of the Google ecosystem.

You develop complex, in-depth communications for internal and external audiences and manage projects that involve coordinating multiple junior writers.

Google Cloud is advancing cybersecurity for enterprises. We are dedicated to helping companies find and stop cyber attacks. Working with experts in cloud computing, big data, cybersecurity, and AI.

In this role, you will develop the next generation of security solutions.

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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

Work closely with Product, Engineering, and UX teams to determine documentation requirements and project scopes.
Lead content strategy and define workstreams focused on critical user journeys to improve the user experience.
Write, publish, and maintain customer-facing documentation including references, online content, in-app guides, and tutorials centered on advanced cybersecurity concepts.
Define documentation requirements alongside cross-functional teams, collaborating with engineers to create and update comprehensive documentation sets.
Edit, clarify, and enhance technical documents written by engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure clarity and consistency.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

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