Job description
We are looking for a Technical Writer to support our Workforce Experience Platform (WXP) by creating clear, user-friendly technical documentation for our knowledge base. This position focuses on translating complex software functionality into customer-facing content that enables partners, end-users, and support teams to effectively understand and use the platform.
In this role, you will work closely with Engineering, Product, and Operations teams to develop high-quality technical documentation.
Core Responsibilities
- Content Development & Delivery
- Develop customer-facing knowledge base articles, including high-level overviews, step-by-step technical guides, and advanced partner documentation for IT administrators.
- Distill complex technical software concepts into structured, user-friendly documentation tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Deliver high-quality documentation aligned with fast-paced product release timelines, ensuring new features are fully documented at launch.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to understand in-depth feature functionality, API behaviors, and complex technical requirements.
- Work closely with Operations and Support teams to ensure documentation addresses current customer pain points and process updates.
- Content Lifecycle & Quality Assurance
- Audit, update, and refine existing articles based on product iterations, bug fixes, and user feedback.
- Identify gaps in current documentation and proactively implement structural or content improvements.
- Collaborate with the broader writing team to maintain consistent tone, terminology, taxonomy, and formatting across all WXP knowledge bases.
Requirements (Must-Haves)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (Bachillerato Universitario) in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2+ years of professional experience in technical writing, software documentation, or content development within the tech/SaaS industry.
- Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills (C1 level preferred), with a proven ability to write clear, concise, and grammatically precise technical content.
- Technical Aptitude: Strong capability to navigate complex software systems, enterprise platforms, or IT tools and explain them simply.
- Teamwork: Proven experience working alongside cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Owners, and Support).
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)
- Tools: Experience managing knowledge base systems or CMS platforms such as Salesforce Knowledge, Document360, Confluence, Zendesk, or Git-based documentation workflows.
- Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development environments and software development life cycles (SDLC).
- Standards: Knowledge of documentation best practices, including Information Mapping, Markdown, or HTML/CSS basics.
- Background: Technical or technical-adjacent background (e.g., prior experience in IT support, systems administration, or SaaS environments).
Work Conditions
- Work Model: Hybrid.
- Location: AFZ, Heredia, Costa Rica.
- Schedule: Monday to Friday | Flexible shifts available: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
Salary range
Not specified
Date posted
4th July 2026
Commitment
Full-Time
Place of work
San Jose, CA (Hybrid)