Position: Technical Writer
Company: MacPaw
Experience required: 1y
Category: Other
English level: upper
Published: 2022-02-01T00:00:00+02:00

You will be working on such MacPaw products as MacPaw Store, CleanMyMac, ClearVPN, and the MacPaw internal projects. As a technical writer, you’ll have various tasks — from creating developer-oriented documentation in Confluence to preparing an online knowledge base for users.

In this role you will:
-Plan, prioritize, and manage documentation-related activities on multiple projects
-Write and maintain understandable and well-structured product documentation — for both users and developers: user guides, online help files, knowledge base articles, FAQs, developer’s notes, how-tos, internal product specifications, wiki pages, and so on
-Create easy-to-understand diagrams to illustrate the application logic for engineers and product managers
-Create simple and beautiful illustrations, screenshots, gifs, infographics to make your docs even more friendly
-Keep an eye on product changes and update docs in time
-Analyze existing content and product functionality to suggest new content strategies and improvements
-Cooperate with teams to get all product info
-Help colleagues create quality documentation, in particular: proofread docs, provide detailed feedback, share your TW’s life hacks
-Be ready to make some research and basic software testing

Skills you’ll need to bring:

Writing & style:
-Fluent English with impeccable grammar
-Editing and proofreading skills
-Familiarity with Apple Style Guide
-Simple, concise, and user-friendly style

Software:
-Content authoring tools: Confluence, Zendesk Guide, Readme.io, and/or other solutions
-Image editing, graphics and design tools: Snagit, Figma or Sketch, and/or other solutions (experience in creating diagrams, gifs, learning videos, etc.)
-At least basic experience with macOS

What we offer:
-Hybrid work model
It’s completely up to you to decide whether you want to work remotely or in the office. However you decide to mix it up, the office is always open in a co-working mode following all health safety measures.

-Your health always comes first
We guarantee Covid-19 insurance starting on your first working day. 
After you complete your trial period, we cover 100% of the medical insurance cost for you and 50% for your dependents. We also cover dental, massages, and offer a 50% refund for psychotherapy.

-Flexible working hours
You can choose working hours comfortable for you. No one here tracks your clock in/clock out because MacPaw is built on trust and cooperation.

-Office designed for people (and pets)
Our office has it all. A spacious workplace with enough room for sitting up, laying down, and running around. A gym for recreation fitness and yoga. Cozy kitchens with breakfasts, coffee, and snacks. Sleeping/meditation rooms. A terrace with a view where we throw summer parties. Also, we have two cats living in the office, and you are welcome to bring your pets to the office (we have separate floors for cats and dogs).

-Space to grow both professionally and personally
Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, we got you. Generous education budget, annual development reviews, free English and public speaking classes, and regular tech talks. We also offer personal coaching with organizational coaches.

-Teams we are proud of
We build honest, transparent, and reliable relationships within teams. Every Macpawian is able to improve processes and implement their ideas. We encourage honest and constructive feedback and provide training for Macpawians on giving and receiving feedback.

-Time-off policy that actually covers life’s needs
20 vacation days, unlimited paid sick leaves, xDays (2 days a month to work on what you are passionate about and it’s not a MacPaw Core Business), personal time day-offs designed to help you take care of important matters in your personal life, parental leaves. On top of all that, sabbaticals are open after 5 years of being with MacPaw.

-Cafe and fresh daily lunches
There are plenty of yummy options for everybody. But... You *have* to try our ricotta cakes. Seriously. They’re unbelievable.

-Join social initiatives with MacPawCares
MacPaw participates in numerous charity projects across many fields, and you are welcome to jump in and spend up to 3 working days per year making the world a better place.