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Sigma · 20 hours ago

Technical Writing Intern (Summer 2026)

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$36/hr - $42/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Sigma is a cloud analytics and business intelligence company that empowers business professionals and data teams to explore and visualize data. As a Technical Writing Intern, you will work on documentation for production features, collaborating with engineers and product leaders to enhance user assistance for enterprise software.

AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceCloud Data ServicesComputerSoftware

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Write clear and accurate documentation that enables Sigma customers to use the product to effectively and efficiently achieve their goals

Deploy documentation and gather insights from customer metrics to aid you in making better decisions and improve your business acumen and collaboration skills

Work closely with the development team (including engineers, designers, and product managers) throughout the development process to understand features and functionality at the level of a subject matter expert

Participate in cross-functional planning, bug bashes, and strategic discussions

Explore and validate product features through rigorous testing, sharing insights with the team

Translate complex technical details into clear, digestible documentation and release notes

Work collaboratively and closely with other writers to ensure consistent and cohesive content, style, and messaging

Improve existing documentation based on feedback from customer-facing teams and actively address knowledge gaps, prioritizing user empowerment for all audiences

Develop visually captivating, dynamic documentation that includes diagrams, screenshots, and other visual aids

Qualification

Documentation DevelopmentTechnical WritingProject ManagementCollaboration SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a university undergraduate or graduate degree program in the U.S with a graduation date of December 2026 or later

Able to intern from May/June 2026 through August/early September 2026

You must be legally authorized to work in the US during the Summer 2026 program

Visa sponsorship is not available for our internship positions

Applicants must be able to work in-person in our office in either San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY for the duration of their internship

A cover letter is required for applications to be considered

Applicants must be pursuing at least a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Exceptional written and spoken communication skills, emphasizing clarity and approachability for various audiences

A genuine desire to learn new things daily and to translate complex topics into actionable user assistance for end users

Solid project management and communication abilities

Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment

Able to commit 40 hrs a week for 12 weeks in-person in our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office