Technical Writer

Litmus is a growth-stage software company focused on transforming machine data for Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0, and Edge Computing. They are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to conceptualize, plan, develop, and write high-quality, plain-language documentation. This role involves collaborating with product managers and developers to deliver accurate content, support software releases, ensure consistent terminology, and drive user adoption, while also exploring innovation in documentation practices.

Must Have

• Use superior writing skills and attention to detail to conceptualize, plan, develop, and write high-quality documentation in plain language
• Translate complex technical concepts into information that any reader can understand
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to deliver accurate content that supports software releases and drives user adoption
• Clarify terminology, apply style guide, and promote consistency in the product and documentation
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another relevant field
• 3+ years of Technical Writing experience
• 1+ years of experience in software documentation, online help development, API documentation, installation and user guides, and release notes
• Strong technical aptitude to learning products through hands-on experience
• Proven technical writing and editing skills and superior command of the English language
• Strong understanding of topic-based authoring and reusable information architecture
• Experience with Confluence and Markdown
• Experience with API tools, such as Swagger and Postman

Who is Litmus

Litmus is a growth-stage software company that is transforming the way companies harness the power of machine data to improve operations. Our software is enabling the next wave of digital transformation for the biggest and most innovative companies in the World – making Industrial IoT, Industry 4.0 and Edge Computing a reality. We just completed our Series B financing round, and we are looking to expand our team.

Why join the Litmus team

You want to be a part of something great

We pride ourselves on building the most talented and experienced team in the industry who knows how to win. We work hard and the results speak for themselves. We’re trusted by industry leaders like Google, Dell, Intel, Mitsubishi, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and others as we partner to help Fortune 500 companies digitally transform.

You want to define and shape the future

At Litmus you’ll have the opportunity to support and influence the next wave of the industrial revolution by democratizing industrial data. We’re leading the industry in edge computing to feed artificial intelligence, machine learning and other applications that rapidly change the way manufactures operate

You want to build and shape your career

Join a growth-stage Silicon Valley company to build and define your career path in an environment that allows you to progress rapidly. Bring your unique experience, talent and expertise and add to it by collaborating with and learning from the brightest people in the industry.

We are committed to hiring great people who are passionate about what they do and thrive on winning as a team. We welcome anyone and everyone who wishes to join the Litmus marketing team to apply and share their career experience, dreams and goals with us.

Are you a detail-obsessed Technical Writer who loves turning complex concepts into simple content that is enjoyable to read? Are you energized by collaborating with product managers and developers to ship docs that help people complete goals? Can you keep terminology and tone consistent across product documentation?

Litmus is looking for a talented writer to join the team.

What You Will Do:

• Use your superior writing skills and attention to detail to conceptualize, plan, develop, and write high-quality documentation in plain language
• Translate complex technical concepts into information that any reader can understand
• Collaborate with product managers and developers to deliver accurate content that supports software releases and drives user adoption
• Clarify terminology, apply our style guide, and promote consistency in the product and documentation
• Drive innovation and experiment with AI, UI writing, SEO, information architecture, and rich media

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or another relevant field
• 3+ years of Technical Writing experience
• 1+ years of experience in software documentation, online help development, API documentation, installation and user guides, and release notes
• Strong technical aptitude to learning products through hands-on experience
• Proven technical writing and editing skills and superior command of the English language
• Strong understanding of topic-based authoring and reusable information architecture
• Experience with Confluence and Markdown
• Experience with API tools, such as Swagger and Postman

Find us at www.litmus.io