Develop high-quality technical documentation including user and API docs. Collaborate with teams to ensure accuracy and advocate for documentation best practices during product design, while improving documentation processes.
At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way.
We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic Al. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams the real-time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most.
Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte's fastest-growing companies for the past 5 years, we're here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be.
If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.
What you will do
- You will develop high-quality technical documentation, including user documentation, API documentation, release notes, and troubleshooting topics, reporting to the VP, Product Management, Platform Services & Monitor.
- You will work with different teams to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- You will translate complex technical concepts into clear, and accessible content for a range of audiences, including developers, system administrators, and security professionals.
- You will participate in product planning and design discussions to advocate for documentation best practices and ensure documentation requirements are considered early in the development process.
- You will improve documentation processes to refine content creation, review, and publication workflows.
- You will stay informed about industry trends and best practices in technical writing, documentation tools, and information architecture.
What you will bring with you
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technical Communication, English, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the software industry.
- Proficiency in documentation tools such as Markdown and version control systems (GitHub).
- Experience with the docs-as-code workflow.
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (such as GCP, AWS, and Azure) and containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes).
- Ability to use AI/ML tools
- Familiarity with CSS and Python scripting would be a plus
What we look for
- Proven ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them to diverse audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into user-friendly documentation.
When you join Sysdig, you can expect:
- Extra days off to prioritize your well-being
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match
- Maternity and Parental Leave
- Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app
- Full health benefits package for you and your family
The U.S. annual compensation range for this full-time position is between 115,200 USD to 144,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job-related experience and education.
We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn't perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career path is different.
Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
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