Technical Writer III, YouTube Developer Infrastructure

Technical writers plan, create, and maintain educational content as an integral part of the engineering or user experience. The content is often in the form of documentation, but may also be UI text, sample code, videos, or other educational material. Regardless of the content medium, technical writers are distinguished by their abilities to explain complex topics in a way that’s useful to their audience.

As a Technical Writer for the YouTube Developer Infrastructure team, you will be the bridge between complex engineering concepts and the people who use them. You will support infrastructure teams across YouTube, researching and creating documentation for the tools, frameworks, and platforms that power the world’s most popular video destination.

In this role, you’ll have the independence to lead complex technical documentation projects, working directly with subject matter experts from YouTube infrastructure teams to document core tech stacks and developer APIs for both internal and external engineering partners. You will be a strategic thinker ready to scale solutions and drive a documentation-first culture across YouTube.

At YouTube, we believe that everyone deserves to have a voice, and that the world is a better place when we listen, share, and build community through our stories. We work together to give everyone the power to share their story, explore what they love, and connect with one another in the process. Working at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity, we move at the speed of culture with a shared goal to show people the world. We explore new ideas, solve real problems, and have fun — and we do it all together.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $115000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Partner with subject matter experts from YouTube infrastructure teams to document and teach complex technical information.
• Plan, create, and maintain educational resources (including documentation, sample code, or videos) that guide readers through developer journeys. Enhance documents written by engineers for clarity, coherence, and discoverability.
• Document internal and external APIs to ensure seamless integration and use.
• Identify opportunities to involve engineering teams in document maintenance and advocate for documentation best practices.
• Use and adapt AI tooling into your workflows and teach these best practices to your teams.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 4 years of experience creating content for technical audiences, such as developer documentation, CS course materials, or IT playbooks.
• 2 years of experience collaborating with subject matter experts to document internal or external APIs and core infrastructure components.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in writing, engineering, or scientific-related field.
  
• Track record of researching and writing effective documentation for engineers and internal audiences.
• Understanding of YouTube from both the viewer and creator perspectives.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.