Staff Technical Writer

At Sysdig, we believe cloud security isn't a compromise - it's a promise. From the start, our mission has been clear: to help organizations secure innovation in the cloud, the right way. We created Falco, the open standard for cloud threat detection, and continue to lead the cloud security market with runtime insights, open innovation, and agentic AI. Creators of technology trusted by over 60% of the Fortune 500, Sysdig gives teams real‑time clarity to move fast and defend what matters most. Culture matters here. We believe diversity fuels stronger ideas, and open dialogue drives sharper decisions. Recognized as a Best Place to Work and one of Deloitte’s fastest‑growing companies for the past five years, we’re here to raise the standard for what cloud security and workplace culture should be. If you have the passion to dig deeper, the desire to challenge convention, and the curiosity to build something better, Sysdig is the right place for you.

What You Will Do

You will develop high‑quality technical documentation, including user documentation, API documentation, release notes, and troubleshooting topics, reporting to the VP, Product Management, Platform Services & Monitor

You will work with different teams to gather information and ensure accuracy and completeness of documentation

You will translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content for a range of audiences, including developers, system administrators, and security professionals

You will participate in product planning and design discussions to advocate for documentation best practices and ensure documentation requirements are considered early in the development process

You will improve documentation processes to refine content creation, review, and publication workflows

You will stay informed about industry trends and best practices in technical writing, documentation tools, and information architecture

What You Will Bring With You

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Technical Communication, English, or related field

5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the software industry

Proficiency in documentation tools such as Markdown and version control systems (GitHub)

Experience with the docs‑as‑code workflow

Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (such as GCP, AWS, and Azure) and containerization technologies (such as Docker, Kubernetes)

Ability to use AI/ML tools

Familiarity with CSS and Python scripting would be a plus

What We Look For

Proven ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them to diverse audiences

Strong problem‑solving skills to understand complex technical concepts and translate them into user‑friendly documentation

When you join Sysdig, you can expect

Extra days off to prioritize your well‑being

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% company match

Maternity and Parental Leave

Mental health support for you and your family through the Modern Health app

Full health benefits package for you and your family

The U.S. annual compensation range for this full‑time position is between 115,200 USD to 144,000 USD/year. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including your work location, job‑related experience and education.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Computer and Network Security

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal‑opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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