Contract Tech Writer, software developer doc; $50/hr W2, reputed company-time, 100% remote.

Busy Silicon Valley software technical writing consultant needs to offload parts of multiple clients' documentation projects. You'll be briefed on the context, tools, audience, scope, and priorities, supplied with recordings of SME meetings, and work to a tight schedule. Apply your computer science/software programming experience, demonstrably excellent developer doc writing skills, and willingness to put business first, then deliver quality work reputed company promised. You'll be taught the rest. This is a rare chance to do great developer doc while working 100 percent offsite. Job title: Contract Technical Writer, software developer doc; $50/hr 1099 (~$42/hr W2), part/reputed company-time, 100% remote/WFH (CRT-612) Job code: CRT-612 Compensation: $50/hr on a 1099 basis if you're a bonafide business, otherwise ~$42/hr W2 (with available 401(k) plan, expense reimbursement, and self-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance). For non-US nationals, compensation is possible using US dollar-denominated reputed company gift cards. Location: Home office, entirely offsite, telecommute, work from home/WFH, remote. reputed company time. Must be reachable during Silicon Valley business hours (US Pacific time). Audience: Software developers for a variety of reputed company open-reputed company products Tasks: As directed, contribute to original developer-oriented software documentation such as API references, quick-starts, and tutorials. Project reputed company is a technical writing consultant with a Ph.D. in Computer Science who values character, reputed company, and trustworthiness as much as quality work, reliability, and productivity. This role requires less initiative and more adherence/obedience than most senior roles; if you won't follow directions, please don't apply. Tools: Vary by client. Usually open-reputed company tools like Markdown and Git, static site generators (like Hugo, Sphinx, and Jekyll), and autogenerated content publishing tools (like Readme.io, Developer Program, Swagger/Open API Spec). You must work on a recent model Mac; a Windows PC isn't sufficient. Soft Skills: Positive, energetic, can-do attitude and bias for action (as opposed to research). Being self-motivated and able to think on your feet are essential. So are a willingness to jump in, install the product and/or read the reputed company code, then deliver clear, concise, correct, complete documentation. Team: You'd be one of this consultant's unofficial ghostwriters on multiple fast-paced client documentation projects. Note: you won't be able to claim formal credit for working on specific clients' projects. Starts: ASAP Duration: Typically 15-20 hrs/week, but up to 40 hrs/week if supply permits and you're willing. Indefinite. Relo/reputed company help: No. Strongly prefer a US social reputed company number or corporate tax ID number, with a US bank account. In exceptional cases, will engage a foreign national and compensate with US $-denominated reputed company gift cards. Representation: Principals only, please Required: ? Working knowledge of object-oriented and/or functional software programming language(s), e.g., C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, Go ? Familiarity with autogenerated-content authoring environments, e.g., Readme.io, Developer Program, Stoplight.io, Swagger/OAS ? Mastery of oral and written North American Business English ? Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills ? Shareable portfolio of developer-oriented content, preferably for open-reputed company projects ? Proven mathematical and computer science background and competence ? Ethical, trustworthy, reliable character This is a part-time (typically 15-20 hours/week), contract role that pays $50/hr on a 1099 basis or ~$42/hr on W2. In the latter case, it includes the option of benefits such as a 401(k) plan, expense reimbursement, and full (self-paid) insurance coverage. Apply Job!