Technical Writer

Technical WriterSan MateoCompany OverviewAt Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to translate complex robotic intelligence into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation. In this role, you will be the connective tissue between our researchers, engineers, and the customers, operators, and developers who deploy our systems in the real world. You will own documentation across the full stack—from software architecture, APIs, and SDKs to deployment guides, operational procedures, and troubleshooting runbooks for robotic fleets in the field. Because our robots operate in diverse and challenging customer environments, your documentation must serve audiences ranging from ML researchers to field operators with no engineering background.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain comprehensive documentation for robotic intelligence software, including architecture overviews, APIs, SDKs, and codebases, serving both internal engineering teams and external developers and partnersAuthor clear deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting documentation that enables operators and customers to run and manage fleets of robots in production environmentsCollaborate closely with robotics researchers, ML engineers, software architects, and infrastructure teams to gather information, understand complex technical concepts, and accurately reflect product functionality and designOwn the documentation lifecycle end to end—from planning and drafting through review, publication, and ongoing updates—ensuring materials stay current, accurate, and easily accessible as products evolve rapidlyEstablish and champion documentation best practices, style guidelines, and tooling; continually improve processes and content quality, and conduct peer reviews of documentation produced across teamsMaintain consistency in terminology, style, and tone across all documentation, tailoring content for audiences ranging from expert developers to non-technical field operatorsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experienceExperience as a technical writer producing documentation in a fast-paced, highly technical environmentDemonstrated ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and accurately to diverse audiencesFamiliarity with software development concepts and comfort reading code (e.g., Python, C++, or similar)Proven track record documenting complex software systems, including APIs, SDKs, and software architecture, and shipping high-quality documentation at scaleExperience creating deployment guides, operational procedures, maintenance manuals, or assembly documentation for hardware or robotic systemsFamiliarity with modern documentation toolchains and workflows (e.g., Markdown, Git-based docs, static site generators) and version control best practicesPrior experience in robotics, AI, machine learning, or a related high-tech industryAbility to understand the full flow of data and control—from a robot's sensors and models to an operator's screen—and reflect that understanding in documentationExperience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace for tracking, organizing, and publishing documentationBase Salary Range$100,000 - $300,000 USD