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Technical Writer ( Software Writing )

Full-time

Mercor

Role Overview
Mercor is collaborating with a top-tier developer documentation team to support high-priority technical writing and content validation tasks. This opportunity is ideal for seasoned API documentation professionals with deep experience in OpenAPI/Swagger release note generation and static site deployment workflows. The goal is to enhance the clarity completeness and usability of technical content critical to developers day-to-day integration work. This is a short-term high-impact contract with flexible hours.
Key Responsibilities

Import and validate OpenAPI specifications; ensure syntax and schema completeness.
Write human-readable descriptions for endpoints parameters requests and responses.
Create realistic usage examples and annotate rate limits pagination and authentication behavior.
Generate and deploy HTML reference documentation using static site generators (e.g. Docusaurus MkDocs).
Review and categorize release changes from Git logs and issue trackers into user-friendly notes.
Test and verify code samples markdown syntax and internal/external links in documentation pull requests.
Troubleshoot and resolve documentation build failures via CI/CD pipelines and local environment testing.
Update knowledge base articles for accuracy post-product changes including screenshots and version info.
Ideal Qualifications

5 years of experience in technical writing or developer documentation roles.
Strong proficiency with OpenAPI/Swagger Markdown and static site generators.
Familiarity with Git CI/CD workflows and link-checking tools.
Experience documenting SDKs APIs CLI tools or developer-facing UIs.
Attention to detail in writing syntax and formatting.
Ability to write concise developer-focused documentation with minimal supervision.
More About the Opportunity

Remote and asynchronous control your own work schedule
Expected commitment: min 30 hours/week
Project duration: 6 weeks
Compensation & Contract Terms

$5080/hour
Independent contractor arrangement
Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
Application Process

~ Submit your resume followed by domain expertise interview and short form

About Mercor

Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations.
Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.
Thousands of professionals across domains like law creatives engineering and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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