Lead Technical Writer
About the company
Our client is a fast-growing financial technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Act as the principal writer inside an engineering organization, partnering with engineers to turn their work into clear, engaging articles and social posts. This is an embedded position with a steady publishing rhythm and a focus on raising the team's external profile.
What you'll do
- Run the engineering blog from start to finish, from interviewing engineers to releasing finished articles.
- Produce a high volume of technical content, starting with roughly 10 pieces per month across a broad range of engineering topics.
- Plan and publish short-form posts on professional and social networks that showcase the engineering team and help draw in talent.
- Spend each day alongside engineers and actively seek out stories worth sharing.
- Shape rough ideas and scratch notes into polished writing that sounds like the engineers themselves, in a casual, modern tone.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A portfolio of public-facing articles you have authored that explain engineering projects.
- A computer science degree, an engineering background, or technical depth shown through projects.
- Ability to explain systems architecture and engineering tradeoffs in writing.
- A proactive habit of uncovering stories by working closely with engineers.
- Around 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
- Based in San Francisco.
Bonus points
- Experience ghostwriting for engineers or technical founders.
- Experience at a startup or high-growth technology company.
- Experience producing content for professional or social media channels.
- Remote work may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year
- Equity
- Health and benefits coverage
- Unlimited paid time off
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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