Senior Technical Writer (US-Based Remote)

Aembit is a well-funded cybersecurity startup that needs a Senior Technical Writer to join their documentation team. The role involves creating and maintaining public documentation, working with engineers and customers, and using AI tools to augment documentation processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience writing technical documentation for developer tools, APIs, SDKs, infrastructure, containerization, or security products
• Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows, Markdown, and static site generators
• Ability to read and understand front-end code (HTML, JavaScript, JSX) within documentation markup and apply pre-built or custom components
• Ability to read and understand at least one of the following: Go, TypeScript, Rust, C#, Python, or Java
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
• Experience creating diagrams using diagrams-as-code tools such as Mermaid or D2
• Ability to take, edit, and annotate screenshots of software UIs for documentation
• Ability to organize complex information logically for findability and usability
• Ability to learn complex technical concepts and explain them clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Hands-on experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or similar
• Strong focus on user experience, usability, and accessibility in documentation
• Solid editing and revision skills with attention to clarity and accuracy
• Experience creating simple automation or scripts for recurring tasks
• Ability to work independently and own projects from research through publication
• Comfort with remote, asynchronous collaboration across a distributed team
• Genuine enthusiasm for technical writing, technology, and continuous learning

Benefits

• A remote working environment with flexible working hours to accommodate work-life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Employee Stock Options Program
• Flexible vacation and time off
• A small team with some of the best software engineers in the industry
• Your contributions will be highly visible, impactful, and appreciated