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Technical Writer

Join Skild AI as a Technical Writer to create user-friendly documentation for cutting-edge robotic intelligence systems.

Location
San Mateo
Compensation
$100k–$300k/yr
Level
mid
Type
full time

Posted by employer 3 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

Requirements

Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Joblaze summary

The Technical Writer at Skild AI plays a crucial role in creating clear and accessible documentation for complex robotic intelligence systems, bridging the gap between technical teams and end users. This position requires proficiency in documenting software architecture, APIs, and operational procedures, along with a solid understanding of programming concepts. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced technical environments and a background in robotics or AI, enabling them to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. Skild AI's innovative focus on adaptable robotic intelligence offers a dynamic setting for those eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Skild AI's careers page October 29, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$190,000).
  • Starts above 9% of 149 comparable mid ai/ml roles that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 58 companies). See Python salary trends
  • Python appears in 48% of 823 comparable mid ai/ml roles; Jira appears in 0.1% of 823 comparable mid ai/ml roles.

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
Skild AI lists $100,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Technical Writer role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Confluence, Git, Google Workspace, Jira, Markdown.
What seniority level is this role?
Skild AI targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Technical Writer role at Skild AI.

From the original posting

Company Overview

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to translate complex robotic intelligence into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. In this role, you will be the connective tissue between our researchers, engineers, and the customers, operators, and developers who deploy our systems in the real world. You will own documentation across the full stack—from software architecture, APIs, and SDKs to deployment guides, operational procedures, and troubleshooting runbooks for robotic fleets in the field. Because our robots operate in diverse and challenging customer environments, your documentation must serve audiences ranging from ML researchers to field operators with no engineering background.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for robotic intelligence software, including architecture overviews, APIs, SDKs, and codebases, serving both internal engineering teams and external developers and partners
  • Author clear deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting documentation that enables operators and customers to run and manage fleets of robots in production environments
  • Collaborate closely with robotics researchers, ML engineers, software architects, and infrastructure teams to gather information, understand complex technical concepts, and accurately reflect product functionality and design
  • Own the documentation lifecycle end to end—from planning and drafting through review, publication, and ongoing updates—ensuring materials stay current, accurate, and easily accessible as products evolve rapidly
  • Establish and champion documentation best practices, style guidelines, and tooling; continually improve processes and content quality, and conduct peer reviews of documentation produced across teams
  • Maintain consistency in terminology, style, and tone across all documentation, tailoring content for audiences ranging from expert developers to non-technical field operators

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience as a technical writer producing documentation in a fast-paced, highly technical environment
  • Demonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and accurately to diverse audiences
  • Familiarity with software development concepts and comfort reading code (e.g., Python, C++, or similar)
  • Proven track record documenting complex software systems, including APIs, SDKs, and software architecture, and shipping high-quality documentation at scale
  • Experience creating deployment guides, operational procedures, maintenance manuals, or assembly documentation for hardware or robotic systems
  • Familiarity with modern documentation toolchains and workflows (e.g., Markdown, Git-based docs, static site generators) and version control best practices
  • Prior experience in robotics, AI, machine learning, or a related high-tech industry
  • Ability to understand the full flow of data and control—from a robot's sensors and models to an operator's screen—and reflect that understanding in documentation
  • Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace for tracking, organizing, and publishing documentation
Base Salary Range
$100,000—$300,000 USD

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