Engineering & IT · Phoenix, AZ

Technical Writer jobs in Phoenix, AZ

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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$27–$64/hr
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$89k
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Condition Report Writer / Co-ordinator

Metro Auto Auction · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time

We are seeking a Vehicle Condition Report Writer to join our team! You will work closely with the auction fleet lease department to image and report the condition of vehicles transported to the auction. This is a full ti…

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SEO Content Specialist (Virtual)

University of Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time
$47.1k

~ Experience working on an in-house SEO team ~ Basic working knowledge of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) ~ Knowledge of technical SEO ~ Experience working with Google Search Console, Adobe Experience Manager, Adobe Analyti…

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Senior Fullstack Engineer Remote

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time
$120k - $170k

architecture, hybrid mobile applications, and login or multifactor authentication a plus. Responsibilities: We design and build technical solutions that deliver the right balance of functionality, performance, scalabilit…

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Backend Engineer

Brilliant Infotech Inc · Phoenix, AZ

Kotlin(preferred) Qualifications: ~ Preferably a BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline. ~7+ years of software development experience. ~ Ability to effectively interpret…

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Motion Graphic Designer

Phoenix Suns · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time

fan experience. Execute motion creative within established brand guidelines, ensuring all deliverables are visually compelling, technically accurate, and delivered on schedule. Develop motion templates, animation systems…

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Architect- Specifications Writer

DLR Group · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time

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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Content Coordinator

Defero · Phoenix, AZ

of voice and messaging ~Assist with content ideation, creation, copywriting, and strategic planning ~Collaborate with designers, writers, and internal teams to move projects from concept to completion ~Manage paid boosts…

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Full Stack Developer

Yrefy LLC · Phoenix, AZ · Full-time

Job Title: Full Stack Developer Status: Full-time, On-site Department: Technology Reports to: Director of Engineering About the Role We're seeking full stack engineers to expand our platform's API and service capabilitie…

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Content Movers & Loader Supervisor

ServiceMaster Restore 7133 - Phoenix · Phoenix, AZ

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Content Movers & Loader Supervisor Come work as a Mover /Pack Out Supervisor with a growing company. We are seeking movers a…

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What technical writers earn in Phoenix

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $27–$37 $56k–$76k
Mid level $37–$49 $76k–$102k
Senior $48–$64 $100k–$133k

Adjusted for the Phoenix 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

01 Junior Technical Writer
02 Technical Writer
03 Senior Technical Writer
04 Documentation Manager
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