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Stantec

Senior Process Technical Advisor

Miami, FL · On-site

This role guides multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, implementation, startup, and optimization; advances design quality and constructability; mentors technical staff; and serves as a ...

Stantec

Senior Process Technical Advisor

Miami, FL · On-site

This role guides multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, implementation, startup, and ... Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and review of executive ...

Stantec

Senior Process Technical Advisor

Miami, FL · On-site

This role guides multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, implementation, startup, and ... Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and review of executive ...

WSP

Senior Technical Advisor

Boston, MA · On-site

As a Senior Technical Advisor , you will provide strategic and technical leadership to project ... Advise project teams throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup ...

WSP

Senior Technical Advisor

Boston, MA · On-site

As a Senior Technical Advisor , you will provide strategic and technical leadership to project ... Advise project teams throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup ...

WSP

Senior Technical Advisor

Boston, MA · On-site

As a Senior Technical Advisor , you will provide strategic and technical leadership to project ... Advise project teams throughout planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup ...

Runpod Inc

Technical Program Manager

$132K - $170K/yr

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across ... Experience at an early-stage or high-growth startup. * Technical degree in Computer Science ...

HOF Capital

Writer (VC, Tech, & Startups)

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $220K/yr

This Writer will help lead the firm's global branding, communications, thought leadership, and ... Deep understanding of the global VC, technology, and startup ecosystems. * Extremely capable ...

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How much do startup technical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for startup 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 does a startup technical writer do?

A Startup Technical Writer creates clear, concise documentation for new products, software, or services developed by startups. They work closely with engineers, designers, and product managers to translate complex technical information into user-friendly guides, manuals, FAQs, and online help resources. Their work helps customers, investors, and team members understand how to use and support the startup’s offerings, which is crucial for early-stage companies looking to grow and scale quickly.

What are some unique challenges a startup technical writer may face compared to working in a larger, more established company?

As a Startup Technical Writer, you may encounter challenges such as rapidly evolving products, limited documentation resources, and the need to wear multiple hats. Startups often require writers to quickly adapt to changing priorities and create documentation with minimal guidance or established templates. You'll likely collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and sometimes even customers, which can be both rewarding and demanding. This environment offers a great opportunity to have a direct impact and gain broad experience, but it also requires flexibility, self-motivation, and strong communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a startup technical writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Startup Technical Writer, you need excellent writing skills, a solid understanding of technical concepts, and often a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with documentation tools like Markdown, Confluence, or Git, and sometimes certifications such as Certified Technical Writer, are typically expected. Adaptability, concise communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are standout soft skills in this fast-paced environment. These competencies ensure accurate, accessible documentation that supports product adoption and clear communication across rapidly evolving startup teams.

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AI-First Writer (Austin, TX, In-Person)

Austin, TX • On-site

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$40/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and maintain documentation for the academy to ensure clarity and trustworthiness.

  • Use AI tools daily to produce, refine, and improve drafts, prompts, and workflows.

  • Build and document repeatable writing workflows, prompt libraries, and review steps to enhance writing efficiency.

Job description

Texas Sports Academy is a K-12 school designed for serious student-athletes who want both elite academics and high-level athletic development. Students cover 2x the material in just 2 hours a day, using the same 2-Hour Learning model as Alpha Schools. That frees up their entire afternoon for serious training, where they work alongside former pro and D1 athletes coaching them at the highest standard.

We're hiring an AI-first writer to write and maintain documentation for the academy. You'll write with AI every day: drafting, prompting, editing, and rewriting until the work is genuinely good. This is an in-person role in Austin, TX.

What You'll Do
  • Documentation: Write, edit, and maintain documentation across the academy so people can find what they need and trust what they read.
  • AI Drafting: Use AI tools daily to produce first drafts fast, then rewrite until the result reads like a person wrote it.
  • Prompt Engineering: Build, test, and refine prompts that get quality output on the first pass, and document the ones that work so others can reuse them.
  • Editing: Cut the filler, hedging, and generic phrasing that models default to, and rewrite until every doc is clear and correct.
  • House Style: Keep voice, tone, and terminology consistent across everything we publish, whether the first draft came from you or a model.
  • Fact-Checking: Verify names, numbers, and claims before anything ships, and treat model output as a draft, not a source.
  • AI Workflows: Build repeatable writing workflows (templates, prompt libraries, review steps) that make everyone who writes here faster.

Requirements

  • Writing: You write clear, tight prose on your own, no model required, and you can show finished work that proves it.
  • AI Fluency: You write with tools like ChatGPT and Claude every day and know their strengths, quirks, and failure modes.
  • Editorial Judgment: You can tell good writing from AI slop in one read, and you know whether the fix is a better prompt or a hands-on rewrite.
  • Prompt Engineering: You know how to use context, examples, and constraints to move a model from a mediocre draft to a usable one.
  • Startup Culture: You're ready and willing to work in a startup culture, and you don't shy away from long hours, evenings, and weekends. Overtime paid for any hours worked over 40.
  • Location: You're based in Austin, TX and can work from the office in person.
  • Work Authorization: You're authorized to work in the United States.
Bonus Points
  • Education or Youth Sports Experience: You've written for schools, families, or sports programs and know how to speak to those audiences.
  • Knowledge Management: You've built or maintained a wiki, help center, or internal knowledge base.
  • Automation: You've built integrations or simple automations (scripts, Zapier, model APIs) that speed up writing work.
  • Style Guides: You've written or maintained a style guide for a team or publication.
Why Join Us?

Most writing jobs treat AI as a threat. Here it's the core of the work. You'll use these tools all day on real documents that ship, which means you'll learn more about AI in this role than in any other position. You'll set the standard for how the academy writes and have the autonomy to build the prompts, workflows, and style rules behind it. The role pays $40 an hour, with overtime paid for any hours worked over 40.

Texas Sports Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We hire for character, capability, and mission alignment.

Benefits

Pay: $40/hour