We are seeking a talented Technical Writer to join our Developer Relations team and play a crucial role in creating clear, concise, and engaging technical documentation for Optimism’s products and developer tooling. As a Technical Writer, you will collaborate closely with our engineering, product, and developer support teams to produce high-quality documentation that enables developers to understand and utilize our products effectively. What are the role responsibilities?

• Produce comprehensive developer documentation, including guides, tutorials, reference material, and release notes.

• Research, analyze, and understand complex technical concepts related to blockchain technology and Web3 protocols.

• Work closely with product managers, developers, and subject matter experts to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation.

• Translate technical information into clear and accessible content tailored to various audiences and developer personas.

• Assist and coordinate content improvement efforts through devX research interviews, docs bounties, and docs usability testing.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support documentation needs related to product launches, hackathons, marketing campaigns, and ecosystem contributions.

What skills do you bring?

• Technical writing experience with a focus on developer documentation, software documentation, or technical documentation.

• Experience writing about blockchain technology, decentralized applications, smart contracts, and Web3 protocols (e.g., Ethereum, IPFS, Polkadot) or previous contributions to open-source projects or technical communities related to blockchain, cryptocurrency, or Web3.

• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and accurate documentation for developer audiences.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote environment and effectively in a cross-functional team.

• Experience using documentation tools, platforms, and version control systems (e.g., Markdown, Git, Notion, VS Code).

• Self-motivated with a passion for learning and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

$75,000 — $110,000/year