Technical Editor
The Technical Editor is responsible for reviewing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, clarity, and compliance with organizational standards. This role works closely with technical writers, engineers, product teams, and subject matter experts to produce high-quality documentation for internal and external audiences.
The Technical Editor ensures technical materials are clear, well-structured, and aligned with style guidelines while supporting product releases, operational documentation, and knowledge management initiatives in a fully remote environment.
This is a fully remote position; however, applicants must currently reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial & Documentation Management- Edit technical documents for grammar, clarity, accuracy, formatting, and consistency
- Review user guides, manuals, knowledge base articles, SOPs, release notes, and technical publications
- Ensure compliance with editorial standards, templates, and style guides
- Validate terminology and technical accuracy with subject matter experts
- Maintain documentation quality standards across all materials
- Ensure content aligns with company branding, regulatory requirements, and documentation policies
- Verify document structure, metadata, references, and version control procedures
- Identify content gaps and recommend improvements
- Work closely with technical writers, engineers, developers, and product teams
- Support documentation lifecycle processes and publication schedules
- Provide editorial feedback and recommendations to content creators
- Assist with content migration and documentation modernization projects
- Manage documentation repositories and version tracking processes
- Support publishing workflows and document release procedures
- Maintain editorial records and change histories
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or related field
- 3–6 years of experience in technical editing, technical writing, documentation, or publishing environments
- Strong editing, proofreading, and content review skills
- Excellent command of grammar, style, and editorial standards
- Ability to interpret technical concepts and communicate clearly
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Experience managing multiple deadlines and projects
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Experience with documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and Confluence
- Familiarity with documentation systems such as MadCap Flare or Adobe FrameMaker
- Experience using version control tools such as Git
- Knowledge of style standards including AP, Chicago, or Microsoft Style Guide
- Experience supporting software, engineering, healthcare, or enterprise documentation environments preferred
Compensation
Annual Salary Range: $75,000 – $105,000 USD, depending on experience, technical specialization, and industry backgroundEstimated Hourly Equivalent: $36 – $50 per hour
Additional compensation may include:
- Annual performance bonuses
- Project incentives
- Professional development funding
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Paid time off (PTO), vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Flexible remote work environment
- Professional development and certification support
- Technology and home office stipend
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Must currently reside in the United States
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Applications from individuals residing outside the United States will not be considered