About xAI
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team and contribute to creating clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for our technical products and APIs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, with a focus on API and product documentation in English. This role involves collaborating with engineering, product, and design teams to produce high-quality documentation that empowers users and developers.
An ideal candidate meets the following requirements:
* Proven experience in writing API and product documentation in English, with a portfolio of samples demonstrating technical depth and clarity.
* Bachelor's degree in English, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
* Strong understanding of technical concepts, with the ability to explain them to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
* Professional experience in writing Markdown.
Additionally, any of the following qualifications may help a candidate stand out:
* Some experience with programming languages and web technologies, including Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
* Familiarity with git.
* Knowledge of SEO best practices for online documentation.
Interview Process
After submitting your application, the team reviews your statement of exceptional work and your CV. If your application passes this stage, you will be invited to an onsite which consists of two interviews:
* Exercise on your technical and writing background
* Q&A-style interview about your technical background
Benefits
Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a pension plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer.
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