Technical Writer

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  • Job ID 185485

Job Description

Overview

Placement Type:

Temporary

Salary (USD):

$62/hr – $72/hr

Start Date:

03.11.2024

This is a remote role.
Pay Range: $62/hr – $72/hr

Our client is a leading innovator in the virtual reality industry and looking for a Technical Writer to play a pivotal role in enabling developers to create rich and engaging VR experiences. 

The Technical Writers’s Job Responsibilities:

  • Documentation Development: Create, update, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including user guides, API references, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure documentation accuracy and relevance.
  • User-Centric Documentation: Ensure that all documentation is user-centric, easy to understand, and well-organized, meeting the needs of both novice and experienced developers.
  • Documentation Reviews: Conduct regular reviews of existing documentation and proactively recommend improvements to enhance usability and completeness.
  • Stay Current: Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and emerging trends in technical writing and documentation to continuously improve our documentation standards.

Deliverables:

  • User Guide: Develop a comprehensive user guide for the Meta Quest Presence Platform Movement SDK, covering an overview of the platform, installation instructions, and how-to guides for common tasks.
  • API Reference:** Create an extensive API reference for the SDK, including detailed descriptions of each API function, example code snippets, and usage guidelines.
  • Troubleshooting Guide: Produce a troubleshooting guide for common issues and their solutions, providing developers with the support they need to overcome challenges.
  • Regular Updates: Continuously update the existing documentation to reflect new features, changes, and improvements as they are released.
  • User Feedback: Solicit and gather feedback from users to assess the quality and usefulness of the documentation, incorporating feedback to enhance the documentation quality further.

The Technical Writer’s Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related discipline).
  • Proven experience in technical writing, preferably in the software or technology industry.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficiency in using documentation tools and software.
  • Familiarity with VR technology and software development is a plus.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing high-quality documentation.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine and Unity game engines is a plus

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $62/hr – $72/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.  Additional benefits offered may include: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

About Aquent Talent: 
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

You will want to read this fine print. Part of our mission is to take care of you, so we offer the best benefits. Unlike other staffing companies, we provide talent with the same benefits that our CEO gets.

This includes:

  • A choice of three major medical plans (including vision coverage) plus dental insurance
  • Paid sick leave for all hourly talent in the U.S. and Canada
  • 401(k) with a match and immediate vesting
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Promo Code: Aquent
  • Access to hundreds of professional development courses through Aquent Gymnasium
  • And much more

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