Red Hat

Senior Technical Writer

Red Hat$94K — $151K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of technical writing experience in a technology-driven domain
  • Strong ability to conduct independent research and collaborate with technical experts
  • Proficiency in modular authoring, version control, and structured topic-based documentation
  • Familiarity with software development life cycles and Agile methodologies
  • Demonstrated success in project prioritization and execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to articulate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner

Responsibilities

  • Apply knowledge of content standards to create modular, AI-friendly documentation
  • Lead content gap analysis initiatives and drive content curation efforts
  • Develop content ecosystems to align technical information with customer objectives
  • Manage multiple project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery on sprint goals
  • Prepare and present project status updates, identifying risks and mitigation strategies
  • Mentor junior team members and support transitions in tools and processes
  • Collaborate closely with various teams to maintain high-quality documentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Accounts available with a high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and holiday leave policies
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents
  • Leave benefits for disability, family medical needs, and military service
  • Additional perks such as employee stock purchase plans and tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
The Red Hat Customer Content Services team is looking for a Senior Technical Writer in Raleigh, NC. In this role, you will provide independent strategic contributions to develop and deliver content for customer success as part of a dynamic, fast-paced Agile team. Drawing from your passion for technology and communication, you will create and be responsible for customer-facing technical documentation for Red Hat products.

What you will do:
  • Proactively apply knowledge of content standards to build modular, reusable content that promotes AI consumption. Evaluate technical documentation to ensure quality (content is clear, concise, user focused, and easy to navigate by users).
  • Lead AI-assisted content gap analysis initiatives and use results to drive curation of content and retirement of content that is no longer current.
  • Proactively create content ecosystems that bridge the gap between technical complexity and customer goals, taking a portfolio view. Use AI for drafting and then validate output with product expertise.
  • Manage multiple concurrent project workstreams with minimal supervision, developing and executing tactical plans to meet objectives, scope, and sprint goals.
  • Prepare and present project status updates, maintain appropriate currency in work items, clearly identify risks and provide recommendations to mitigate them.
  • Advise and support junior team members. Support senior staff to guide, inspire, and support transitions with tools, processes or other areas. Lead by example with regard to change agility.
  • Work closely with content strategists, documentation program managers, engineering teams, support teams, and other stakeholders to create and maintain accurate, high-quality documentation for target audiences within scheduled timelines.
  • Devote time to research to increase your understanding of your product area and explore and experiment with emerging AI technologies relevant to your role, proactively identifying opportunities to incorporate new AI capabilities into existing workflows and tooling.

What you will bring:
  • Ability to independently conduct research and collaborate with technical and subject matter experts to produce and improve documentation
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical concepts concisely
  • Proficiency in modular authoring and version control systems
  • Familiarity with structured, topic-based authoring and information architecture that adheres to publishing standards
  • Experience with software and documentation development life cycles
  • Ability to collaborate in a global team environment and follow through on commitments
  • Demonstrated success being accountable for project prioritization, execution, and completion


The following are considered a plus:
  • Experience with DITA and Adobe Guides
  • Knowledge of open source philosophies and Red Hat products
  • Hands-on experience with OpenShift or cloud services
  • Experience leading cross-team initiatives and mentoring writers
  • Familiarity with Agile software development
  • Experience with metadata management


The salary range for this position is $94,550.00 - $151,170.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
• Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
• Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

About Red Hat

Red Hat, Inc. is a leading provider of open source software solutions, including Linux, Kubernetes, and Ansible. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. Red Hat operates in over 100 countries and has more than 13,000 employees worldwide. The company is committed to open source innovation and has a strong community of developers and partners. Red Hat was acquired by IBM in 2019 and is now part of IBM's Hybrid Cloud division.
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