Technical Writer, Ubuntu Focus

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.

The Developer Content team at DigitalOcean is dedicated to creating and maintaining high-quality 

resources that empower users to master Linux, particularly Ubuntu, and other essential tools commonly used for managing cloud infrastructure. Our team is passionate about helping developers, diving deep into technology, and providing content that solves real problems for builders worldwide. We are looking to add a teammate focused on expanding and maintaining our Linux content library, with a primary emphasis on Ubuntu and related system administration topics.

The Technical Writer will play a vital role in creating and maintaining educational resources on DigitalOcean’s Community site. This includes updating and reviewing Ubuntu/Linux tutorials, testing and validating technical content for accuracy and clarity, and supporting the Community site’s content needs. Additionally, the Technical Writer will participate in tasks such as peer reviewing, updating existing tutorials to align with new Linux distributions, and identifying emerging trends in the Linux ecosystem. Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Ubuntu and Linux systems and a commitment to maintaining a high-quality learning experience for our community.

While you’ll have flexibility in setting your schedule, we expect some working hours to overlap with Eastern and Mountain time zones (EST/MST) to facilitate collaboration.

• Maintaining and updating our extensive library of Linux tutorials with a focus on Ubuntu. You’ll be responsible for keeping content up-to-date with the latest releases, best practices, and emerging trends in the Linux ecosystem.
• Testing technical content to ensure instructions are accurate and reproducible, troubleshooting any discrepancies, and suggesting improvements.
• Researching and writing tutorials on Linux topics such as server setup, networking, security, monitoring, deployment, and troubleshooting in Ubuntu environments.
• Reviewing and editing articles written by other authors to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and adherence to DigitalOcean’s Technical Writing Guidelines.
• Collaborating with Marketing and Product teams to align our Linux content with broader business goals and increase its reach and impact.

• 3+ years of experience in technical content writing with a focus on developer content, ideally with hands-on experience in Linux system administration, DevOps, or SRE roles.
• In-depth knowledge of Ubuntu/Linux administration, including experience with server setups, command-line utilities, networking, and security best practices.
• Professional experience in writing technical content for Linux administrators or developers, with an understanding of how to organize technical knowledge to help users succeed.
• Commitment to content accuracy and accessibility by maintaining a rigorous approach to content review and testing.
• Working knowledge of Git-backed workflows. 
• Growth mindset and team spirit, with a desire to continuously improve the quality and relevance of DigitalOcean’s content library.
• A capacity to research and learn new technical topics independently. 
• A strong command of the English language and an ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible prose.

• We are proud to work here. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support your overall well-being, from one-time work from home stipend to wellness allowance to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. 
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This job is located in Hyderabad, India

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