SugarCRM

Software Technical Writer

SugarCRM$76K — $102K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in technical writing, software development, CRM administration, or similar roles.
  • Enthusiasm for educating customers through clear, user-centered content.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent grammar and communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with various user levels, from end users to developers.
  • Passionate focus on user needs and creating quality software experiences.
  • Confidence in managing projects independently while collaborating within a team.
  • A 4-year degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Create and publish high-quality product content such as user guides and troubleshooting guidance.
  • Build expertise and act as a trusted product subject matter expert.
  • Participate in product grooming, design reviews, and release activities to advocate for users.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify product gaps and enhance user experiences.
  • Simplify complex technical concepts into easy-to-understand content.
  • Develop templates and automated workflows for improved content quality and team efficiency.

Benefits

  • Excellent healthcare package for you and your family.
  • 401(k) match for savings and investment.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off for work-life balance.
  • Paid Parental Leave to support family needs.
  • Access to online legal services through Rocket Lawyer.
  • Financial planning services to assist with monetary goals.
  • Discounted pet insurance options through Embrace Pet Insurance.
  • Exclusive discounts on travel and entertainment through Corporate Benefit Program.
  • Health and wellness reimbursement program to support well-being initiatives.
  • Educational resources for career and personal development.
Full Job Description

Where You Fit In

We are seeking a curious, sharp, and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our Knowledge Management team, where you9ll create clear and comprehensive documentation for customers, partners, and employees while helping drive the adoption of AI-powered tools and innovative workflows that improve how we work and deliver content.

As part of SugarAI9s Product organization, you9ll work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, Designers, and other teams throughout the product development lifecycle. You9ll participate in product discussions, build strong product expertise to champion the user9s perspective, and provide product expertise.

Ideal candidates will need to have a background in software and experience in technical writing and a willingness to explore smarter ways of working to improve how knowledge is created, maintained, and delivered. Strong writing, critical thinking, and sound judgment are essential to ensuring our content remains accurate, useful, and trusted.

This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our Knowledge Management practices and help shape the future of SugarAI products!

Impact You Will Make:

  • Create and publish clear, high-quality product content, including user guides, release notes, knowledge articles, troubleshooting guidance, and best practices


  • Build deep product expertise and serve as a trusted subject matter expert for the Sugar products you support


  • Participate in product grooming, design reviews, demos, and release activities to understand new capabilities and advocate for the user


  • Partner with Product, Engineering, UX, and Support to identify gaps, influence product improvements, and enhance the customer experience


  • Turn complex technical concepts into simple, useful, and easy-to-understand content, while contributing to improvements in SugarAI9s support experience


  • Develop templates, reusable skills, and automated workflows to improve content quality, consistency, and team efficiency


What You Will Bring:

  • 2+ years of experience as a software technical writer, software developer, CRM administrator, marketing automation administrator, technical support engineer, or in a related role


  • Enthusiasm for educating customers and ability to create clear, user-centric content


  • Strong attention to detail, with excellent grammar, writing, and communication skills


  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of application users, including end users, administrators, and developers


  • A strong focus on user needs and a passion for building excellent software experiences


  • Confidence managing projects independently while also contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team


  • A 4-year degree or equivalent practical experience


Preferred Qualifications:

  • In-depth understanding of Sugar Sell, Sugar Serve, Sugar Market, and related applications


  • Experience contributing to software feature planning


  • Working knowledge of Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP and other web application technologies


$76,200 - $102,900 a year

Expected salary range, depending on experience.

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we9re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we9re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Benefits and Perks:

Beyond a stellar work environment, friendly people, and inspiring work, we have some sweet benefits and perks:
3 Excellent healthcare package for you and your family
3 Savings and Investment - 401(k) match
3 Unlimited Paid Time Off
3 Paid Parental Leave
3 Online Legal Services (Rocket Lawyer)
3 Financial Planning Services (Origin)
3 Discounted Pet Insurance (Embrace Pet Insurance)
3 Corporate Benefit Program (Working Advantage). This benefit offers you exclusive travel and entertainment offers and special discounts that are not available to the general public
3 Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program
3 Travel Discounts
3 Educational Resources - Career & Personal Development Program
3 Employee Referral Bonus Program
3 We are a merit-based company - many opportunities to learn, excel and grow your career!

About SugarCRM

SugarCRM is a customer relationship management software company that provides a cloud-based platform for managing customer interactions and data. The company's platform includes sales automation, marketing automation, customer support, and analytics tools. SugarCRM's customers include small and medium-sized businesses in industries such as finance, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.
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500 employees
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Founded
2004

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