Principal Technical Writer

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San Francisco, CA · Atlanta, GA · Austin, TX · Boise, ID · Boston, MA · Charlotte, NC · Chicago, IL · Columbus, OH · Dallas, TX · Houston, TX · Kansas City, MO · Los Angeles, CA · Miami, FL · Minneapolis, MN · Nashville, TN · New York, NY · Philadelphia, PA · Phoenix, AZ · Portland, OR · Raleigh, NC · Salt Lake City, UT · San Diego, CA · Seattle, WA · Tampa, FL · Washington, DC Posted 21 days ago $185,000–$237,500 / year

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At a glance

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TL;DR

As a Principal Technical Writer on the Arc team at Circle, you will own the strategy and execution of developer-facing documentation to enable effective use of Circle’s products and services. Your daily tasks include creating high-quality API references, integration guides, and tutorials while designing and improving documentation architecture for optimal usability. You will collaborate closely with product managers and engineers to translate technical concepts into clear content and develop strategies that support product launches and feature adoption. Additionally, you will analyze developer feedback and usage data to enhance documentation effectiveness and establish standards across cross-functional teams. This role requires extensive experience in creating technical documentation for developers, a strong grasp of software development concepts, and proficiency with Git, GitHub, and modern documentation platforms. Familiarity with blockchain or fintech ecosystems and coding skills in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python are preferred.

Skills

Git GitHub REST APIs TypeScript JavaScript Python API documentation integration guides docs-as-code Terraform AWS Kubernetes CI/CD

What you'll do

Create and maintain high-quality developer documentation including API references.
Design and enhance documentation architecture to optimize usability for developers.
Translate product features into clear and accessible technical documentation.
Develop content strategies supporting product launches and feature adoption.
Analyze feedback and usage data to continuously improve documentation effectiveness.
Establish and scale documentation standards across cross-functional teams.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience creating technical documentation for developer audiences.
Proven expertise in writing API documentation and integration guides.
Strong understanding of software development concepts and REST APIs.
Experience collaborating with engineering, product, and developer relations teams.
Ability to independently lead complex documentation initiatives from concept to delivery.
Familiarity with docs-as-code processes and tools like Git and GitHub.

Market check

Salary context

This $185,000–$237,500 range sits above 65% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$141,450–$233,600

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$160,897–$216,975

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm and the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), a leading stablecoin, providing cross-border payments and digital currency infrastructure for businesses. Industry: Financial Technology & Digital Currency

Circle currently has 17 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $185,000–$237,500 across 17 roles with salary data.

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