$18.5 - $30.2 per hour
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Technical Writer jobs in Portland, OR
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
Median, full-time
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$43.5 per hour
Job Title: Technical Writer II Location: Tualatin, OR Employment Type: Contract Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $43.50/hour About the Opportunity: We're seeking a Technical Writer II to support manufacturing operat…
This is a proactive position that will be opening in a day or two. Lets prioritize EXCELLENT candidates immediately. Manager Notes: ~ This position is onsite WHQ for the hybrid work schedule We are looking for an experie…
$111k - $150k
ZGF is seeking an Architectural/Construction Specifications Writer to join our team in our Portland, OR, office with at least... ...rounded strategic thinker with an integrated approach to design and technical project re…
$36 - $65 per hour
content for search engines and increase online visibility. Qualifications * Proven professional experience as a Copywriter, Content Writer, or in a similar role. * A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of writing style…
$53.76k - $67.2k
“Dare to Grow” with us? Starting Range - This is a non-exempt (Hourly) Position $53,762-$67,202 YOUR ROLE The Customs Entry Writer Import Specialist III – Customs is responsible for managing complex international trade o…
Service Department Adviser (Service Writer/ Advisor) — Cascade Moto Portland At Cascade Moto Portland, motorcycles aren't just what we sell—they're what we live. We're looking for an experienced Service Writer / Advisor…
Work at entp! Frontend Developer ENTP is looking to add a Frontend Developer The Job Lighthouse is getting a major facelift and we're 90% of the way there, but we need a designer/frontend developer to round out the devel…
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What technical writers earn in Portland
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 Portland 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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Junior Technical Writer
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Technical Writer
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Senior Technical Writer
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Documentation Manager
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