Google: Technical Writer, Software Engineering - Kirkland

Technical Writer, Software Engineering - Kirkland

This position is based in Kirkland, WA.

Google's software engineering group is looking for the very best Technical Writers to document a diversity of software-related topics, including overviews, procedures, APIs, SDKs, QA issues and more. Our team writes for both internal and external Developers and Software Engineers. We are looking for writers of all levels of seniority, who have a high technical aptitude, are passionate about technical writing, and who write excellent documentation.

When you are reading software documentation, do you quickly figure out how the documentation could be improved? Have you written php scripts, applets, JavaScript scripts just for fun? When you encounter technologies that you are not familiar with, do you just go ahead and learn them? Do you love writing clear, accurate and helpful software documentation? Is the need to help your readers understand a technology and get going with it the overriding goal of everything you write? Have you downloaded Google products and services, such as Google Earth, just to play around with them? If so, send us your resume!

Responsibilities:
Organize Google's internal documentation and make it accessible and useful to everyone at Google.
Write software documentation for internal and external customers, including "How To" guides, reference manuals, user guides, technical overviews, architecture overviews, procedures, QA guides and more.
Organize existing documents, identify documentation holes and spearhead efforts to fill them in.
Edit, clarify and proofread documents written by engineers.
Coach engineers on ways to improve their writing skills.
Mentor less experienced writers.
Preferred experience and skills:
Ability and inclination to write your own sample code.
Experience working with search engines and ad systems.
Experience writing scripts or building tools to improve the process of generating documentation.
Project management/planning experience.
Experience working as a Programmer, DBA or QA Engineer.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or higher.
Master of HTML.
Proven self-starter.
Proven track record of researching and writing the very best software and/or QA-related documentation.
Able to cope with fast-paced and constantly changing environments.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Passionate about learning and documenting new technologies.
Ability to read source code in languages such as Java or C++.
Deep level of knowledge in one or more software topics such as web services, developing web applications, HTTP protocols, data structure optimization, software IDEs, databases, wireless technologies, QA practices, unit test frameworks, or other software and QA related technologies.
Ability to quickly develop rapport with engineers.

Extensive knowledge in two or more software or QA topics, such as:
Web application development.
HTTP protocols.
Data structures.
Database management systems.
Software IDEs.
Wireless technologies.
Programming or scripting languages: Java, C, C++, Perl, Python, JavaScript, etc.
Software engineering methodologies (Agile Development or Extreme Programming).
Quality assurance practices and tools.
Unit Testing.
Other software or testing technologies.
For immediate consideration, please apply HERE.

About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.google.com.

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