ExtraHop · 6 hours ago
Senior Technical Writer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $135K/yr
7+ years expExtraHop is reinventing Network Detection and Response (NDR) to help enterprises and organizations stay ahead of emerging threats with unmatched network visibility, context, and control. They are seeking a Senior Technical Writer who will lead the creation of high-quality security analyst content, ensuring technical accuracy and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
AnalyticsCyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareIT ManagementNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Produce comprehensive and high-quality text for our Detections feature, which is geared towards NPM and NDR use cases
Own the strategy, planning, and execution of updating over 400 existing detection descriptions
Ensure the delivery of accurate, clear, and user-friendly text strings for our products and services
Help establish and maintain documentation standards, style guides, and templates to ensure consistency and quality across all technical content
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including threat researchers, data scientists, product managers, and UX designers, to gather information, review content, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of technical content
Review and edit technical content for grammar, clarity, coherence, and adherence to established standards. Provide constructive feedback to team members to enhance the overall quality of deliverables
Manage content repositories and ensure content is up-to-date with product updates, new features, and changes
Continuously assess and enhance the content development process to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and optimize content delivery
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, or equivalent field experience
Proven experience (7 years) working as a technical writer, creating technical documentation for complex software products or services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and grammar
In-depth knowledge of technical writing principles, methodologies, and best practices
Proficiency with authoring tools, content management systems (CMS), and other technical writing tools
Understanding of software development methodologies and technologies
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Work cooperatively with others within the organization and other cross-functional stakeholders
Work well in fast-paced, high-stress environments
Has predictable, reliable attendance
Proven experience as a Technical Writer
Strong understanding of technical writing principles and methodologies
Familiarity with code repositories (e.g., Git)
Ability to work with complex systems and technical concepts
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Comfortable working with SMEs and asking clarifying questions
Proficiency in documentation tools and software
Preferred
Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts such as threat mitigation, network security, and vulnerability assessments is a plus
Must be in the Greater Seattle Area
Benefits
Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Flexible PTO, Sick Time Prorated Based on Date of Hire, and All Federal Holidays (US Only) + 3 Days of Paid Volunteer Time
Non-Commissioned Positions may be eligible to participate in the Annual Discretionary Bonus Plan
FSA and Dependent Care Accounts + EAP, where applicable
Educational Reimbursement
401k with Employer Match or Pension where applicable
Pet Insurance (US Only)
Parental Leave (US Only)
Hybrid and Remote Work Model
Company
ExtraHop
We’re on a mission to reveal cyber risk and build business resilience by exposing the threats organizations can’t see.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$161.6MKey Investors
TCVMeritech Capital PartnersMadrona
2024-01-09Private Equity· $100M
2021-06-08Acquired
2014-05-29Series C· $41M
Leadership Team
Sharat Nautiyal
Senior Cybersecurity Architect and Tech Evangelist
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