$26.4 - $29.8 per hour
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Technical Writer jobs in Denver, CO
Technical writers turn complex products into documentation people can actually use — API references, user guides, and internal docs — working closely with engineers to get the details right.
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$29–$69/hr
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$96k
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our solutions deliver, we'd love to meet you. Customer Success Content & Enablement Manager sits at the intersection of technical writing, internal training, and customer marketing. You will own the end-to-end content ec…
than 10 engineers and only a handful of product and design. This means you’ll work closely with everyone, including those in non- technical roles like our sales, support, and success teams. Month one will be characterize…
$66.3k - $84k
abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact The Technical Writer will be responsible for conveying complex information in a clear, concise, and actionable manner. This role demands...
$79k - $113k
: Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to lear…
$17.5 - $30.2 per hour
safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department. Job Responsibilities Completes Order Writer training Replenishes products through proper buying procedures. Orders perishable and…
$125k - $155k
Autonomous, curious technologist with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation Experience coaching and mentoring others in technical areas Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and enhance our US Sports platform…
$40 per hour
Randstad Strategic Accounts is looking for an Instructional Designer for a Big 4 professional services firm. If you are interested in becoming part of a team where you can contribute to driving both personal and organiza…
industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. As a Technical Specifications Writer at Ware Malcomb, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive…
$88.4k - $154.7k
frameworks. This position offers the opportunity to support the development of interactive applications that help translate complex technical and AI-driven capabilities into user-friendly solutions. Key Responsibilities…
OVERVIEW As part of the Client Services Department, the SEO Specialist plays a key role in the expansion and growth of the division. They work alongside Sales to pitch digital marketing services and data-driven strategie…
place. DLR Group has an opening for an Architect - Specifications Writer in the Following locations: Las Vegas, NV Denver, CO... ...design team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day design and technical development…
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What technical writers earn in Denver
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $29–$39 | $61k–$82k |
| Mid level | $39–$53 | $82k–$110k |
| Senior | $52–$69 | $108k–$143k |
Adjusted for the Denver market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Clear, plain-language writingDocs-as-code (Markdown, Git)API documentation (OpenAPI)Information architectureInterviewing engineersStyle guides and consistencyBasic scripting or code readingDocs tooling (Docusaurus, etc.)Editing and review workflows
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your process for documenting a feature you know nothing about.
Show the sequence: use the product yourself, interview the engineers, draft, and validate with real users or support tickets. Trying the product firsthand is the key beat.
How do you decide what not to include in documentation?
Anchor on audience and task: what does this reader need to succeed right now. Cutting is the craft — show you treat concision as a feature.
An engineer gives you inaccurate or incomplete information. How do you handle it?
Verify against the product, ask precise follow-ups, and build review loops into your process. Show persistence without friction.
How do you keep documentation from going stale?
Talk about docs-as-code tied to release workflows, ownership models, feedback channels, and auditing high-traffic pages. Staleness is the industry's chronic disease — show a system.
How do you measure whether documentation is working?
Page analytics, search terms, support-ticket deflection, and user feedback. Connecting docs to reduced support load is the strongest business case.
Tell me about a doc set you restructured. What drove the changes?
Describe the user problem — findability, task mismatch — and the information architecture you moved to. Evidence of user thinking beats aesthetic preference.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For technical writers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Link writing samples matched to the job: API docs for API roles, user guides for product roles — the portfolio is the interview.
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Quantify impact where possible: support tickets deflected, onboarding time cut, docs traffic and satisfaction scores.
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List your toolchain (Markdown, Git, Docusaurus, OpenAPI) because docs-as-code fluency is now a standard screen.
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Show technical depth honestly — languages you can read, APIs you have called yourself — since it defines which roles fit.
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Mention style guide ownership or editing responsibilities; they signal you raise a whole team's quality, not just your own pages.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Documentation Manager
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