DX Engineer

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you’re building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the role:

We’re hiring an experienced DX Engineer with a strong technical writing background to join our Docs team.

You will work with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, DevOps, and product managers, to ensure that our development tools, workflows, and documentation are of the highest quality.

When applying, please submit a favorite piece of your own writing that is relevant to your work experience and/or current role. This could be a blog post, documentation, or related material. If you do not, your application will not be considered.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you’re located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What you will do:

• Develop and update technical documentation, focusing on Vercel’s tools, libraries, and APIs
• Act as customer zero, ensuring our documentation meets the reader’s needs and enhances their experience using our products
• Review and refine documentation and code examples for clarity and adherence to our style guide
• Proactively maintain and improve the documentation sites
• Manage your projects in coordination with the team, adhering to deadlines and contributing to our documentation strategy
• Embrace new products and processes, sharing knowledge and driving documentation quality and innovation
• Report to our Director of Docs

About you:

• You bring at least five years of experience as a Technical Writer, Developer Experience Engineer, or related role, with a proven track record of creating impactful documentation
• You know frontend tools such as TypeScript, Next.js, and Vercel
• You are proficient in Markdown and Git workflows, enabling you to create efficient and interactive documentation
• You excel in communication and collaboration, thriving in a team environment and contributing to a positive workplace
• You quickly adapt to new domains, learning and articulating complex concepts into clear, comprehensive content
• You focus on putting the reader first, ensuring documentation is accessible and engaging
• You understand and apply various content types effectively in your technical writing

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow – we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $135,000 -$170,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience, and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don’t necessarily check every box on the job description.

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