Technical Writer Manager
@ Google

Mountain View, CA
$180,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Overview

Google is seeking a Technical Writer Manager with extensive experience in technical documentation and leadership. In this role, you will manage a team of writers, set content strategy and lead initiatives that influence organizational learning and product success.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 10 years creating technical content
  • 5 years leadership in technical writing or content strategy
  • Experience with JavaScript, Kotlin, Java, Swift, Objective-C, Python, or Go

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years working with senior executives
  • Ability to analyze problems across technical domains
  • Proficiency in influencing content strategy across organizations
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

About The Job

As a Technical Writer Manager at Google, you will lead a team that documents products, libraries, and samples for diverse technical audiences. This role provides a crucial link between engineers, marketers, developer advocates, and external users by creating clear and effective documentation. You will also drive content strategy for Google Maps Platform, engaging with a global developer community of 1 Million.

Responsibilities

  • Set strategy and direction for critical content sets
  • Drive initiatives aligned with business and user needs
  • Ensure content quality and maintainability across platforms
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on website development and AI content strategies
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership

Compensation & Benefits

The US base salary range is $153,000-$227,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation is determined by role, level, location, and other factors.

Key skills/competency

Technical Writing, Content Strategy, Leadership, Documentation, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Product Success, Google Maps, AI Training, Executive Communication

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How to Get Hired at Google

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Google culture: Understand their mission, values, and tech focus.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight technical writing and leadership experience.
  • Showcase content strategy: Provide examples of guiding content initiatives.
  • Prepare for interviews: Review examples of cross-team collaboration and problem-solving.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review latest technical documentation tools.
Practice writing code examples clearly.
Familiarize with Google Maps API.
Understand AI content evaluation basics.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time managing technical teams.
Explain handling conflicting priorities on projects.
Share experience with cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss decision-making under ambiguous conditions.

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