Remote Technical Writer at Fitbit

Fitbit is a leading company in the Remote Technology industry, known for its innovative approach to health and fitness tracking solutions. We embrace a fully remote work culture, allowing our employees to work from anywhere in the USA. At Fitbit, we prioritize work-life balance and offer competitive salaries along with a range of remote-specific benefits to support our distributed team members.

Position Summary:
As a Remote Technical Writer at Fitbit, you will play a crucial role in creating clear and engaging documentation for our products and services. Your primary responsibility will be to translate complex technical information into user-friendly guides, manuals, and online resources. This is a fully remote position that offers flexibility and autonomy in managing your workload while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including user guides, release notes, and API documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure accuracy of technical content.
- Review and edit existing documentation to improve clarity and consistency.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in technical writing.

Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a technical writer in a remote work setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in using documentation tools and software.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communication, Computer Science, or related field.

Technical Requirements:
- Dedicated home office space with high-speed internet connection.
- Proficiency in remote collaboration tools such as Slack, Zoom, and Google Workspace.
- Comfortable working across different time zones and attending virtual meetings as needed.

Desired Skills:
- Experience with content management systems.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices for content optimization.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive annual salary range of $60,000 - $80,000 for this remote position, commensurate with experience. In addition, Fitbit provides a home office stipend or equipment, flexible working hours with consideration for various time zones, virtual onboarding process, remote team collaboration tools, and virtual team building activities. Occasional travel may be required for team meetups.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Remote Technical Writer position at Fitbit, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and remote work capabilities. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our remote team of professionals.