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Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) – Brisbane, CA Please note that this role is not eligible for fully remote work, with no exceptions.

Position Type: W-2 employee, fixed-term (5 months), full-time contract with potential for conversion based on business needs.

About the Role As a Technical Content Writer at Odoo, you’ll create accurate, engaging technical content across User Documentation, Product Tours, eLearning Tutorials, Microcontent, and Whitepapers. You must have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and practically.

You’ll become a product expert, manage documentation through GitHub, write scripts for large audiences, and collaborate with writers, designers, and producers to deliver high-quality projects efficiently.

About the Team You’ll join a tech-savvy, action-oriented team that values learning, collaboration, and execution. We focus on understanding Odoo’s evolving platform and turning complex information into clear, actionable content. We balance technical precision with creative storytelling, always prioritizing practical communication over vague “marketing copy” to engage our entrepreneur-driven audience meaningfully.

About You You’re independent, curious, and focused on delivering exceptional work. You have strong fundamentals in grammar, style, and voice, combined with a technical mindset. You enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, and collaborating with other smart, driven individuals.

Responsibilities

• Work cross-functionally with the R&D, product, technical, and content marketing staff to stay up-to-date on the latest Odoo features and capabilities. Ensure that knowledge is accurately provided to customers across Odoo’s various communication channels, including user documentation, website product pages, video tutorials, and more.
• Peer review content using best practices from Odoo’s global and US-specific guidelines.
• Write quality long-form technical guides, whitepapers, eLearning scripts, and product tour videos to educate new users and demonstrate business flows.
• Independently author new technical support and user documentation articles. Revise and maintain existing content written by multiple contributors over different Odoo versions.
• Read and write in RST markup and submit new/improved documentation using Git. Perform content and technical reviews using GitHub.
• Manage tasks using Odoo Project, adhering to an annual content calendar.

Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Writing, English, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in technical writing, focusing on business applications or software platforms.
• A portfolio of writing samples that demonstrate technical documentation skills.
• Experience with technical documentation, specifically within ERP or SaaS environments.
• Proficiency with Git/GitHub or similar version control systems, or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with SaaS platforms or within a SaaS company environment.

What's great in the job?

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401K Matching, and Commuter Benefits
• PTO (Paid-time-off), paid sick days, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program: 3 X 1-hour telehealth calls with certified mental health professionals
• Evolve in a nice working atmosphere with a passionate, growing team!
• Snacks, fruit, and coffee/drinks on tap!
• Chef-prepared lunches - snacks, fruit, and coffee/drinks on tap!
• Company-sponsored events for groups of 6+ employees

The estimated annual compensation range for this role is $36-$45 per hour (approximately $75,000- $95,000 annualized). Please note that actual salaries may vary within, above, or below this range based on factors such as education, training, experience, professional achievement, business needs, and location.

Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is core to Odoo's values. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal-opportunity employer and a pleasant and supportive place to work. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.