Full-Time

Senior Technical Writer

Posted on 8/6/2024

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud computing platform for developers

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$130k - $155kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Compensation

Senior

Remote in USA

This is a remote role.

Category
Technical Writing
Content & Writing
Required Skills
Git
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 7+ years minimum, of job related experience producing technical content
  • Experience with AI/ML
  • Strong research skills and the ability to pick up new technical concepts quickly
  • A portfolio of published writing for a technical audience on cloud computing or related concepts (can be professional or personal work)
  • Experience with: Working from the Linux command line, including installing and configuring a variety of software
  • Software version control and ability to use a Git-based workflow for writing collaboration
  • Documentation of in-process software
  • Writing content in Markdown
  • The ability to give and receive feedback to arrive at the best possible experience for users
  • Experience working remotely or collaborating from an office with remote teams
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Verifying and explaining the technical functionality of in-progress and release-ready cloud-based products, in particular our AI/ML offering.
  • Collaborating with product design, engineering, product management, and product marketing to create user-focused documentation for novice and experienced software developers.
  • Reviewing other team members' writing.
  • Maintaining existing documentation as changes are introduced to existing products.
  • Editing content written by product managers, support advocates, and engineers.
  • Publishing content written in Markdown and Hugo, reviewed on GitHub, to our content portal at docs.digitalocean.com.
  • Continually improving the writing team's content, style, and processes.

DigitalOcean provides cloud computing services that enable developers and businesses to build, deploy, and scale applications efficiently. Its platform offers a range of fully managed services that simplify the process of managing infrastructure, allowing users to focus on software development. DigitalOcean stands out from competitors by emphasizing simplicity, a strong community, and open-source support, which helps users quickly get started and find solutions. The company's goal is to empower developers and small to medium-sized businesses to innovate and grow by reducing the time spent on infrastructure management.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$168.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

29%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for cloud-native tools aligns with DigitalOcean's offerings.
  • Rising Kubernetes adoption benefits DigitalOcean's Kubernetes services.
  • Expansion of the global developer community increases DigitalOcean's customer base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Vultr with a matching $3.5 billion valuation.
  • Potential over-reliance on Ceph for storage solutions poses risks.
  • Operational complexity may rise with new features like Droplet Autoscale Pools.

What makes DigitalOcean unique

  • DigitalOcean offers a no DevOps required experience for developers.
  • The company focuses on simplicity and open source to attract developers.
  • DigitalOcean's mission-critical infrastructure supports rapid application deployment and scaling.

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Benefits

Remote-first

Full health coverage

Wellness coverage

Flexible vacation time

Team-building & social events

401(k) plans

ESPP

Education support

Partner support

Employee giving

INACTIVE