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Principal Technical Writer - Customer Onboarding

Elastic
Location
Canada
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Docs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Experience in technical writing or developer-focused roles
  • Proven track record in onboarding or user journey design
  • Proven ability to lead initiatives and influence stakeholders
  • Experience in creating compelling, cohesive stories for complex technical products
  • Comfortable using analytics, UXR, and support data to inform documentation decisions
What the job really is

The Principal Technical Writer will lead the strategy and execution of customer onboarding content, transforming it into a cohesive narrative that guides users to their first successful experience with the product. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure the onboarding process is seamless and effective, focusing on user journeys from initial setup to advanced feature adoption. The writer will also measure user engagement and iterate on content based on feedback and analytics.

Benefits
  • Participation in Elastic's stock program
  • Company-matched Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6%
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible locations and schedules for many roles
  • Generous number of vacation days each year
  • Up to $2000 matching for financial donations
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of tools or technologies used in the role
  • Role involves significant cross-functional collaboration which may require strong interpersonal skills
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