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Principal Technical Writer - Customer Onboarding

Elastic
Location
United States
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 across product, engineering, and sales/field organizations
  • 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 materials into a cohesive narrative that guides users through their initial experiences with the product. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure content is effective in driving trial-to-paid conversions and enhancing the new-user experience. Responsibilities include defining user flows, measuring user engagement, and iterating on content based on feedback and analytics.

Benefits
  • Participation in Elastic's stock program
  • Company-matched 401k 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 and service
Things to weigh
  • No specific tools or technologies mentioned in the stack
  • Role focuses heavily on narrative and user experience rather than technical writing alone
  • No variable compensation component listed, only base salary
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