Skild AI
Technical Writer
$100K–$300K
San Mateo +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 22, 2026
- Location
- San Mateo
San Mateo, California, United States - Experience
- Experience as a technical writer is requested; no number of years stated.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Creates and maintains documentation for robotic intelligence software and robot fleets, translating complex technical concepts for developers, researchers, customers, and field operators.
What you'll do
- Develop documentation for software architecture, APIs, SDKs, codebases, and robotic systems.
- Write deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting materials for production robot fleets.
- Manage the documentation lifecycle and improve standards, tools, consistency, and content quality.
What they ask for
- Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and accurately to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with software development concepts and ability to read code (e.g., Python or C++).
- Experience documenting complex software systems, including APIs, SDKs, and software architecture.
- Familiarity with modern documentation workflows and version control best practices.
Nice to have
- Experience creating operational or deployment documentation for hardware or robotic systems; experience in robotics, AI, or machine learning.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Google Workspace.
Pay
$100,000 — $300,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, Markdown, Git, Jira, Confluence, Google Workspace
AI focus
Documents robotic intelligence software; no specific AI development work is stated.
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