Waymo

Technical Writer

Waymo$130K — $160K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of professional technical writing or related experience for a developer audience.
  • Expertise in content management systems, static site generators, and documentation platforms.
  • Strong skills in project management, information architecture, and user-focused content solutions.
  • Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and aligning on content priorities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain clear, high-quality internal and partner-facing documentation.
  • Plan and author specifications, how-to guides, and API references.
  • Ensure all documentation complies with safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain standards and processes for documentation, focusing on security and clarity.
  • Collaborate with engineering, product development, and regulatory teams to address documentation needs.

Benefits

  • Participation in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program.
  • Opportunity for equity incentives from the company.
  • Access to generous company benefits program, subject to eligibility.
Full Job Description
In this hybrid role, you will report to a Senior Staff Technical Writer

You will:
  • Design, write, edit, and maintain high-quality, clear, and concise documentation for Waymo's internal engineering, product development, and regulatory teams.
  • Plan, author, and maintain best-in-class internal and partner-facing documentation, including specifications, how-to guides, and API references.
  • Ensure all documentation adheres to stringent internal safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices for a safety-regulated industry.
  • Maintain enterprise-grade standards, policies, and processes for all internal and partner-facing documentation, focusing on security, clarity, and consistency across documentation platforms.

You have:
  • Relevant Writing Experience: 4+ years of dedicated professional experience as a technical writer, UX writer, content strategist, or related field writing content for a developer audience.
  • Content Management Systems Expertise: Proficiency with content management systems, static site generators, and documentation platforms for external publishing; strong grasp of HTML, Markdown, and version control (Perforce, Git).
  • Project Management, Information Architecture, and User Understanding Skills: Experience solving open-ended content problems and leading documentation projects that prioritize user needs and deliver on time.
  • Stakeholder Alignment Skills: Demonstrated success in navigating complex stakeholder relationships, align on content priorities.
  • Relevant Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, or a related field.

We prefer:
  • Automotive Domain Knowledge: Experience in the automotive, transportation-as-a-service (TaaS), or mobility technology sectors.
  • Data-Driven Strategy: Experience using content analytics (pageviews, search data) and developer experience surveys to measure partner success and drive content roadmap decisions.
  • Content AI Skills: Experience with AI documentation tools, including LLMs, AI driven search, and using AI agents to drive content creation, maintenance, and engagement.


The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.

Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$130,000-$160,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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