Principal Technical Writer
Job Overview:
Circle is a leading financial technology firm positioned in the heart of the emerging internet of money, offering the potential for global, instant, and cost-effective value transfer akin to digital data flow. This innovative financial infrastructure holds immense promise for uplifting global economic prosperity and advancing financial inclusion. Our product offerings, including USDC, a blockchain-backed dollar, empower businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements in the world of finance and technology.
What You'll Be Involved In:
At Circle, transparency and reliability are paramount in all business activities. As we extend our presence globally and venture into stronger markets, our commitment to speed and effectiveness underpins our achievements. Our team lives by core company values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. In a collaborative remote setting, employees strive for success through teamwork, under an open and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and treats everyone as a vital contributor.
Key Responsibilities:
Circle is in search of an exceptional professional to interact with developers, entrepreneurs, and creators in writing engaging content as a member of our Circle Developer Experience Product team. We are seeking a Principal Technical Writer who will collaborate closely with product and engineering teams, alongside our Developer Relations team, to craft compelling written material that resonates with developers and inspires them to explore the full potential of building with Circle's tools and services.
Key Duties:
- Developing comprehensive documentation and educational resources to facilitate developers in utilizing our APIs efficiently.
- Strategizing logical information presentation to enhance reader comprehension and foster developer success.
- Generating fresh concepts for content and workflow solutions employing our APIs.
- Engaging with subject matter experts across product and engineering divisions to grasp product details and tailor documentation to meet specific needs effectively.
- Analyzing requirements for creating or revising developer and technical documentation.
- Reviewing and refining content produced by fellow Technical Writing team members.
Your Essential Contributions to Circle:
- Over 7 years' experience in crafting user guides, integration guides, API developer resources, mobile development documentation, in-platform instructions, and system operations documentation.
- 7+ years of demonstrated expertise within a technology-driven environment.
- Deep passion for enriching the developer experience through seamless documentation.
- Strong technical acumen in blockchain technologies and ecosystems.
- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication capabilities.
- Ability to work independently, proactively, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively in a small team setup.
- Comfort in undertaking long-term, intricate technical writing projects autonomously.
- Familiarity or experience with tools like GitHub, Git, and proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as Swift, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, CSS, Python, REST APIs, and standard office suite applications.
Additional Information:
This position qualifies for immediate PERM sponsorship for eligible candidates.
Circle endeavors to establish an inclusive financial future on a foundation of transparency. Our compensation packages are thoughtfully structured, considering various factors like experience, qualifications, and business needs. Compensation ranges may vary for different locations.
- Base Pay Range: $175,000 - $225,000
- Annual Bonus Target: 17.5%
- Additional Benefits: Equity, Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), discretionary leave policy, 10 days of paid sick leave per year, plus 11 paid holidays annually in the U.S.
We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities at Circle, and we do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, nationality, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Additionally, we participate in the E-Verify Program in certain jurisdictions, as per legal requirements.