Explore Technical Writer Jobs

Technical writers turn complex information into clear, useful content. Browse vetted Technical Writer opportunities on Ladders, including roles at organizations seeking experienced professionals for positions paying $100,000 or more. Openings may span technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and other industries.

What Does a Technical Writer Do?

Technical writers develop and maintain content that helps people understand products, processes, and systems. Depending on the role, work may include writing user guides, online help, product documentation, standard operating procedures, API documentation, training materials, and release notes. Writers often collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, subject-matter experts, and support teams to verify details and organize information for specific audiences.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for excellent writing and editing, the ability to explain complex topics, attention to detail, and experience gathering information from technical sources. Familiarity with documentation tools, content management systems, structured authoring, markup languages, or version control may be valuable. Some positions also require knowledge of a specialized field or experience documenting software, hardware, regulated processes, or developer tools.

Technical Writer Career Opportunities

Technical writers work in a range of settings, from in-house product teams to consulting and enterprise organizations. Career paths can lead to senior or lead writer positions, documentation management, content strategy, information architecture, or related roles in product and communications. The scope and requirements vary by employer, industry, and level of experience.

Find Technical Writer Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to discover vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, location, and qualifications, then find roles that match your technical knowledge and documentation experience.

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$58K - $122K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure the quality of technical documentation, producing clear and compliant materials that support critical navigation warfare operations and enhance national security effo...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$67K - $142K *

Champion the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure clarity and accuracy while establishing an internal documentation repository and inform...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $165K *

Join a team that's transforming technical communication for AI tools. You'll create engaging content that bridges product development and customer needs, collaborating across teams to deliver clear, i...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to translating complex cybersecurity concepts into clear, accessible documentation. Collaborate with experts to create and refine technical documents, ensuring compliance...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$73K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by collaborating with engineering teams to create clear, concise technical documentation. Drive improvements in user guides and governance documents while ensuring high standards...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $155K *

Help us enhance technical documentation by collaborating with engineers, ensuring clarity and accuracy in user guides, and coaching project managers to achieve documentation excellence in a fast-paced...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $114K *

Innovate the documentation landscape by designing and managing a comprehensive operating procedures system for data center campuses, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for site teams across North Ame...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to craft compelling technical narratives that illuminate product innovations and customer stories, enhancing understanding for AI engineers and technical leaders. Collaborate close...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $165K *

Shape the future of technical communication by crafting clear, engaging content that translates complex AI concepts into accessible narratives for engineers and partners. Collaborate with experts to t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$103K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team to transform complex cybersecurity analyses into clear, actionable documentation. Collaborate with engineers and analysts to enhance mission-critical systems' resilience against ev...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$59K - $122K *

Elevate your career by creating precise technical documentation and infrastructure diagrams, ensuring compliance with security standards while collaborating with engineers and project managers to supp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower teams by developing and maintaining comprehensive API documentation. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure accuracy and usability, while creating user guides and tutorials that...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting precise API documentation and technical content. Leverage your expertise in technical writing to collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, ensuring clarity...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $115K *

Empower your career by developing user-focused documentation for mission-critical systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to create clear, accessible content that enhances user experience...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to the creation and management of comprehensive technical documentation, collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure clarity and precision in deliverables for diverse audiences, enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software and systems engineering projects, ensuring clarity and usability for diverse audiences while collaborating...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to the creation of essential documentation for mission systems, ensuring compliance with standards and accessibility. Collaborate with teams to produce user guides, operations manuals, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Shape the documentation landscape by preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documents for complex systems in a fast-paced environment, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to standards f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of technical documentation by translating complex information into clear, user-friendly materials. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to produce essentia...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technical documentation quality. You'll edit and review critical materials, ensuring clarity and accuracy while supervising writers to deliver exceptional con...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $158K *

Elevate your career by crafting high-quality technical documentation for cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful reports and presentations that meet clien...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Transform complex information into clear, high-quality documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cybersecurity solutions, ensuring client expectations are met through expert ed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and communication, crafting high-quality technical documentation for cybersecurity solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$69K - $158K *

Contribute to the development of high-quality technical documentation by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring clarity and compliance while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $126K *

Engage with project teams to deliver high-quality technical documentation. Support project managers with analytical insights while ensuring compliance and accuracy in documentation. Collaborate effect...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a technical writer do?question toggle

    A technical writer creates and maintains content that explains products, systems, and processes. Common deliverables include user guides, help content, API documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.

  • What qualifications do technical writer jobs require?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek strong writing and editing skills, the ability to understand technical material, and experience creating documentation. Some roles require industry knowledge or familiarity with tools such as content management systems, markup languages, and version control.

  • Where do technical writers work?question toggle

    Technical writers work across industries, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and government. They may collaborate with product, engineering, compliance, training, and customer support teams.

  • How can I find Technical Writer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Technical Writer listings on Ladders, where professional opportunities are vetted and pay $100,000 or more. Check each posting for its salary details, location, experience requirements, and responsibilities.

  • What career paths can technical writers pursue?question toggle

    With experience, technical writers may advance to senior or lead roles, manage documentation teams, or move into content strategy, information architecture, product communications, or related fields.