We’re looking for an experienced Technical Writer eager to make complex product and engineering designs easy to use and meaningful for developers. We’ll need you to hit the ground running, interacting daily with engineering and field teams to help guide developers creating apps and games for TVs, tablets, and other smart devices. If you are able to work independently, communicate clearly, partner with cross-functional teams, and steer a project through to publication that will be used by thousands of developers, come grow your career with us.

We are a collaborative team of writers and engineers working to create best-in-class documentation used by developers all over the world. Our team crafts guidance for app creation and porting, APIs, SDKs, and code samples. You’ll run test apps, describe best practices for integrating SDKs, document how to submit an app on the Amazon Appstore, and more.

This position can be based out of San Jose/San Francisco, Seattle, or Arlington/DC.

Key job responsibilities
* Drive the development of product documentation for APIs/SDKs/guidance with product and engineering teams

* Define and scope writing projects and help determine priorities

* Work as part of a team to produce conceptual, how-to, and reference documentation for app development tools

* Apply and contribute to design and editorial standards to produce high-quality content

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field
* 3+ years as a technical writer in a relevant field
* Experience designing and authoring app developer documentation
* Strong written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience creating API and SDK documentation
* Ability to write example code in one or more of the following: Java, JavaScript, Kotlin, Python, React Native
* Familiarity with Android development
* Experience with publishing systems based on Markdown or HTML and version control such as GitHub/Git
* Experience writing for localization to multiple languages
* Experience using and following a style guide.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.