Technical Writer III - IT Management

CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.$100K — $155K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Portfolio showcasing technical writing in a modern, conversational voice and tone.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills with a user-centric approach.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Strong analytical skills regarding audience needs and documentation effectiveness.
  • Experience with DITA/XML and structured authoring methodologies.
  • Familiarity with technical authoring tools like OxygenXML Editor.
  • Proficiency in version control systems like Git or GitHub.

Responsibilities

  • Produce high-quality product documentation including feature guides and release notes.
  • Develop comprehensive product knowledge through research and collaboration with subject matter experts.
  • Foster cross-functional partnerships with design and development teams.
  • Utilize and contribute to team writing standards and best practices.
  • Mentor and provide feedback to other technical writers during content reviews.
  • Act as an advocate for the customer throughout all documentation processes.
  • Leverage AI to enhance documentation quality and streamline workflows.

Benefits

  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health.
  • Generous vacation and holiday policy.
  • Paid parental and adoption leave.
  • Professional development opportunities for all employees.
  • Community engagement through networks, volunteering, and social groups.
  • Vibrant office culture with top-notch amenities.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

As a Technical Writer III, you'll write customer-focused product documentation that delivers the right content to the right user at the right time. You'll work closely with other writers, content strategists, product managers, engineers, and product designers to develop a deep understanding of complex products and set the example for best practices in user-centered technical writing.

This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days a week in the office at either our Austin, TX or NYC office locations.

What You'll Do:
  • Produce high-quality documentation-new features, release notes, API docs, and more-to guide and educate customers.
  • Develop deep product knowledge through researching, partnering with SMEs, using the product, and leveraging your innate sense of curiosity and desire to figure things out.
  • Build strong, cross-functional partnerships with designers, developers, and product managers.
  • Contribute to and use our writing team's standards, processes, and best practices.
  • Advise and assist other writers, and participate in collaborative content reviews.
  • Advocate for the customer in all aspects of your job.
  • Help define our team's strategy and vision while also independently managing your own projects.
  • Continuously find ways to integrate AI into our processes to improve quality, drive velocity, and improve both the customer and writer experience.


What You'll Need:
  • Portfolio of writing samples that clearly communicate technical information in a modern, conversational voice and tone.
  • Excellent writing skills, including thoughtful information hierarchy, great sentence structure, and a conversational yet professional voice.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with tight deadlines and high expectations.
  • Exceptional audience analysis, written and verbal communication, and problem solving.
  • Experience exploring a customer's problem space and addressing their needs through documentation.
  • Curiosity to explore improving authoring workflows and project management processes with AI.
  • Experience and/or understanding of DITA/XML and structured authoring.
  • Experience using a technical authoring tool, preferably OxygenXML Editor.
  • Experience using Git, GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, or other version control and repository hosting technologies.
  • Demonstrated understanding of topic-based authoring and reusable information architecture.
  • Dedicated user-centric approach to focus on what the customer needs, not what the system does.
  • Strong grasp of user experience fundamentals.
  • Proven experience utilizing AI technologies to enhance decision-making, streamline workflows and processes, improve efficiency and drive business outcomes.


Bonus Points:
  • Knowledge of and experience writing osquery and Python scripts.
  • Experience using or creating AI agents and prompts to increase your efficiency and productivity.
  • Knowledge of and experience writing for the cybersecurity industry is strongly preferred.
  • Experience using a Component Content Management System (CCMS).
  • Passion for and track record of seizing opportunities for improvement at every turn.


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Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:
  • Market leader in compensation and equity awards
  • Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
  • Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
  • Paid parental and adoption leaves
  • Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
  • Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
  • Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
  • Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe


CrowdStrike, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the pay range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. The base salary range for this position for all U.S. candidates is $100,000 - $155,000 per year, with eligibility for bonuses, equity grants and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k and paid time off.

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