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SAS

Technical Writer

Cary, NC · On-site

Technical Writer- Hybrid in Cary, North Carolina or Remote in NC We're a leader in data and AI ... API documentation, and videos, where videos might result from or be supplemented by AI generation.

OptiTrack

Technical Writer

Corvallis, OR · On-site

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving ... API documentation, and developer documentation. * Create and maintain internal documentation ...

Koch

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

Short Code Registry, and they are seeking a hands-on technical writer to build a customer-facing ... API documentation (OpenAPI/Swagger familiarity a plus) • Background in telecom, mobile messaging ...

TransCore

Senior Technical Writer

Nashville, TN · Hybrid

Create comprehensive documentation, including API references, integration guides, and system ... A portfolio of clear, concise technical writing that demonstrates the ability to explain complex ...

OptiTrack

Technical Writer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving ... API documentation, and developer documentation. * Create and maintain internal documentation ...

OptiTrack

Technical Writer

Denver, CO

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving ... API documentation, and developer documentation. * Create and maintain internal documentation ...

Agelix Consulting

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

Technical Writer Washington DC 20240 This role involves developing, documenting, and maintaining ... Author in-depth technical documentation for developers, IT teams, and advanced users (e.g., API ...

Beyond SOF

Technical Writer 3

Richmond, VA · On-site

The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and ...

SAS

Technical Writer

Cary, NC · On-site +1

Technical Writer- Hybrid in Cary, North Carolina or Remote in NC We're a leader in data and AI ... API documentation, and videos, where videos might result from or be supplemented by AI generation.

OptiTrack

Technical Writer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving ... API documentation, and developer documentation. * Create and maintain internal documentation ...

Seven Seven Software

Technical Writer

Newark, NJ · On-site

Internal documentation, general API documentation, JSON Documentation, YAML files, error codes, etc. * Proficient in knowledge of technical writing, business applications * Fluency with Agile ...

TransCore

Senior Technical Writer

Nashville, TN · On-site

Create comprehensive documentation, including API references, integration guides, and system ... A portfolio of clear, concise technical writing that demonstrates the ability to explain complex ...

Collabera

Technical Writer

Eagan, MN

Proven working experience writing API documentation * Experience writing simple shell scripts for ... Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and ...

OptiTrack

Technical Writer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Job Summary: The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving ... API documentation, and developer documentation. * Create and maintain internal documentation ...

Austco

Technical Writer

Irving, TX

... oriented and articulate Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have ... API references. • Develop and organize content for both Word-based documents (e.g., reports ...

Collabera

Technical Writer

Eagan, MN

Proven working experience writing API documentation * Experience writing simple shell scripts for ... Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and ...

Collabera

Technical Writer

Eagan, MN

Proven working experience writing API documentation * Experience writing simple shell scripts for ... Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and ...

Elite WorkForce Inc

Technical Writer at VA

Richmond, VA · On-site

Technical Writer Location: Richmond, VA (23219) Client: State of Virginia Duration: 12+ Months We ... Create user guides, API documentation, and release notes. * Collaborate with developers and subject ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for api technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Api Technical Writer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an API Technical Writer, you need strong technical writing abilities, a solid understanding of software development, and experience with API documentation standards. Familiarity with tools like Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Markdown, and version control systems such as Git is typically required, and certifications in technical communication can be beneficial. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills help you convey complex information clearly and work effectively with developers and stakeholders. These skills are vital to produce accurate, user-friendly documentation that enhances developer adoption and reduces support requests.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an API Technical Writer?

As an API Technical Writer, your daily tasks often include collaborating with software engineers to gather technical details, creating and updating API reference materials, writing tutorials and code samples, and reviewing documentation for accuracy and clarity. You'll frequently use tools for documentation, testing APIs, and managing version control, while also attending meetings to stay aligned with product developments. Additionally, you may solicit feedback from both internal teams and external users to continuously improve documentation quality. This role often involves balancing independent research with teamwork to ensure comprehensive and accessible API documentation.

What does an API Technical Writer do?

An API Technical Writer creates clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for developers using an organization's APIs. They translate complex technical concepts into accessible guides, reference materials, and tutorials. This role requires collaboration with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and usability. API Technical Writers often have experience with programming languages, markup languages like Markdown or XML, and tools for generating API documentation. Their goal is to enhance developer experience and streamline API adoption.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

SAS

Cary, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Technical Writer- Hybrid in Cary, North Carolina or Remote in NC
We're a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.
If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you'll find it here. We're recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.
About the job
The Risk Analytics and IoT Documentation team within the Digital Experience division is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to create or facilitate creation of documentation that supports using, administering, and configuring complex advanced AI and analytics software products.
In addition to writing content, documentation development might include auto-generation, reliance on AI assistance, use of AI-powered authoring tools, and synthesizing content from multiple sources, with refinements to support the target audience. In this role, you will produce documents and document collections for target audiences, as well as develop and test examples in a range of complexities, from configuration techniques through complex business applications and relevant use cases.
In this fast-paced role, you will enjoy being involved with exciting new technologies, having access to industry leaders, and helping to define the future AI and analytics software across various industries.
As a Technical Writer, you will:
  • Produce clear, accurate, and complete documentation that complies with SAS writing guidelines. Documentation scope includes development, management, or review of usage and administration guides, online Help, embedded user assistance, UI messages, API documentation, and videos, where videos might result from or be supplemented by AI generation.
  • Possess expertise in one or more specific fields or technical or business domains and use this expertise to develop meaningful examples for the target audience.
  • Demonstrate domain and technical knowledge of assigned products and associated markets.
  • Understand the principles of generative AI, agentic AI, RAG, and LLMs and support content production that enables users to rely on in-solution AI chatbots to surface relevant information.
  • Ensure that documentation developed supports identified target personas, maximizes product and documentation usability, and enhances customer experience.
  • Work closely and effectively with cross-project teams which might include product development teams (e.g., software developers, marketing strategists, and technical support analysts) or professional services teams (e.g., product managers, domain specialists, solution architects, and technical consultants) to gather needed inputs, communicate status to all stakeholders and manager, and produce deliverables that meet targets for quality and timeliness.
  • Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
  • Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in communications field or a technical or quantitative field. An advanced degree in a specific field may be required to support some products.
  • Typically requires five years of professional experience as a technical writer documenting software or one year of writing experience and four years of professional experience in a field or technical or business domain related to position.
  • Experience with or knowledge of Markdown, DITA, Oxygen, XML, or Acrolinx.
  • Understanding and use of GitHub, Git, Confluence, or Jira.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodology and CI/CD development processes.
  • Experience using AI to create, update, or manage documentation.
  • Excellent project management, research, planning, and time management skills.
  • Equivalent combination of related education, training, and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies, knowledge and skills
  • Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment.
  • Building Partnerships - Developing and leveraging relationships within and across work groups to achieve results.
  • Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities.
  • Knowledge or experience with risk analytics related to banking, insurance, and model life cycle management is a plus.
  • Sound knowledge in one or more business and technical domains such as analytics, enterprise software, banking and insurance, accounting, risk modeling life cycle, and internet of things is desired.

World-class benefits
Highlights include...
  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
  • Medical plan options include:
    • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
    • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
  • Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that's free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
  • An industry-leading 401k plan.
  • Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
  • Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
  • Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
  • Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

You are welcome here.
At SAS, it's not about fitting into our culture - it's about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.
Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights.
Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
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