Senior Technical Writer
BigID
Who we are:
BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.
We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for:
- BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards
- Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
- CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management And Data Protection Companies Of 2024 (2 years running)
- DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2024
- Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
- 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
- Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity
At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.
Who we seek
Are you great at taking a technical design spec, a PM’s slide deck, or a demo recorded by a developer to translate them into human-readable, practical, customer-facing information? Do you enjoy getting into the weeds to figure out the value proposition of a new feature? Are you a communication pro who can connect with SMEs worldwide to find the information you need? If you love describing complex concepts to technical and business audiences, the BigID TechDocs team is the place for you!
As a Senior Technical Writer, you’ll work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced agile framework to document complex systems for many different personas. Working closely with PMs and developers, you’ll become an expert in your product areas and manage user-facing documentation from the UX microcopy stage to the feature’s release and beyond. You’ll also get to work on side projects to improve team processes and enhance how the Tech Docs team serves customers and the broader BigID organization.
To take your career to the next level, join our high-performing, international technical writing team, where you’ll take pride in your significant contributions to the company’s success. Apply now and make your mark!
What you’ll do:
- Take charge of the documentation for your own product areas
- Participate in the feature development process
- Write user-facing documentation and UX microcopy
- Collaborate with PMs, devs, and any other SMEs to find relevant information
- Keep control of your many tasks (some with short deadlines) in a fast-paced Agile environment
What you’ll bring:
- 4-5 years of documentation experience
- Experience writing user-facing documentation and microcopy
- Mother-tongue written English and high-level spoken English
- An organized and efficient work ethic
- A love of technology, curiosity, and a passion for learning
- An optimistic, can-do attitude and team spirit
Nice to haves:
- A working knowledge of HTML
- Experience in the data or cyber security domains
- An understanding of data-related terminology
What’s in it for you?!
Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.
- Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
- Flexible work arrangements - for parents, remote workdays, etc.
- Office perks: Happy Hours
- Knowledge training & career development tracks
Our Values:
We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.
Care - We care about our customers and each other
Do - We do what it takes to make a positive impact
Try - We try our best and we don’t give up
Shine - We shine and make it our mission to always stand out
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BigDiversity: We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.
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