Technical Writer

We believe Ethereum has the potential to solve some of humanity’s most crucial coordination issues. Since our initial inception as a research group, we have sought to scale both its technology and values.

At present, the most pressing bottleneck to the growth of Ethereum is its performance and scalability. We are building the most elegant solution to this problem. We do this in the open (under an MIT open source license) because we believe in open source innovation and its ability to accelerate growth.

OP Labs is building Optimism mainnet, and by extension, the infrastructure that powers all OP-Stack chains. We are improving Ethereum’s performance by orders of magnitude and donating the profits from doing so to funding Ethereum public goods. By operating as a Public Benefit Corporation, OP Labs can align its incentives with the public good and take positive-sum steps toward a sustainable future for the internet.

We are seeking a talented Technical Writer to join our Developer Relations team and play a crucial role in creating clear, concise, and engaging technical documentation for Optimism’s products and developer tooling. As a Technical Writer, you will collaborate closely with our engineering, product, and developer support teams to produce high-quality documentation that enables developers to understand and utilize our products effectively.

What are the role responsibilities?

• Produce comprehensive developer documentation, including guides, tutorials, reference material, and release notes.
• Research, analyze, and understand complex technical concepts related to blockchain technology and Web3 protocols.
• Work closely with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Translate technical information into clear and accessible content tailored to various audiences and developer personas.
• Assist and coordinate content improvement efforts through devX research interviews, docs bounties, and docs usability testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support documentation needs related to product launches, hackathons, marketing campaigns, and ecosystem contributions.

What skills do you bring?

• Technical writing experience with a focus on developer documentation, software documentation, or technical documentation.
• Experience writing about blockchain technology, decentralized applications, smart contracts, and Web3 protocols (e.g., Ethereum, IPFS, Polkadot) or previous contributions to open-source projects or technical communities related to blockchain, cryptocurrency, or Web3.
• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and accurate documentation for developer audiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment and effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Experience using documentation tools, platforms, and version control systems (e.g., Markdown, Git, Notion, VS Code).
• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What will you like about us?

• We take care of our employees. Competitive compensation, fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 4% 401K match—learn more about our benefits, culture, and all recruiting FAQ here.
• We take pride in the accomplishments of our teammates and support each other in doing the best work of our careers.
• Our team is a diverse group of people from varied backgrounds. We cherish our eclecticism and consider it a great strength.
• We’re fully remote, deeply engaged, highly skilled, and like to have fun.
• We think long-term. Our founders have been scaling Ethereum since 2015.

We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply. We believe that our work is stronger with a variety of perspectives, and we’re eager to further diversify our company. If you have a background that you feel would make an impact at Optimism, please consider applying. We’re committed to building an inclusive, supportive place for you to do the best work of your career.