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Torc Robotics · 1 hour ago

Manager, Technical Writing

Torc Robotics is a leader in autonomous driving technology focused on developing software for automated trucks. The Manager of Technical Writing will lead a team of technical writers responsible for creating and maintaining a variety of documentation to clearly communicate complex information.

Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsSoftware
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Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and grow a team of high-performing technical writers
Being a key decision maker on documentation templates, documentation management, standardization, organization, security processes, and archiving to ensure compliance with corporate quality standards
Ensuring documentation work is tracked to meet milestone dates and internal or external deliverables
Evaluating business cases for external documentation and developing a strategy and a team to support as applicable
Ensure creation of and adherence to standardization and documentation quality standards (including consistency, branding, adherence to a style guide, etc.) by all technical writers on the team. This may require review and editing or staffing team with an editor
Define and own execution of technical writing mechanisms, including intake, prioritization, execution, and reporting processes

Qualification

People LeadershipTechnical WritingSoftware Development ProcessesModern Documentation ToolsCreating InfographicsCoachingWorking with SMEsMentoringAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in English, Communication, Business Administration, Technical Writing, or business-related discipline
3+ years people leadership experience
6+ years of experience required in technical writing and documentation in a software development environment
Proven ability to mentor, coach, and manage high-performing teams
Strong understanding of software development processes, APIs, and modern documentation tools (e.g. Markdown, GitHub, Confluence)
Experience creating infographics such as diagrams, screenshots, workflows, graphs, etc

Preferred

Experience in project management working within a software development or engineering context
Experience in a product development organization
Keen attention to detail to identify problems and processes that do not comply with protocol or standards
Adept at ensuring consistency and accuracy in documentation
MBA or Master's degree in English, Communication, Business Administration, Technical Writing or other business-related discipline
Experience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) both in-person and remote

Benefits

100% paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
401K plan with a 6% employer match
Flexibility in schedule and generous paid vacation (available immediately after start date)
Company-wide holiday office closures
AD+D and Life Insurance

Company

Torc Robotics

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Torc provides L4 end-to-end self-driving software for mobility, trucking, mining, and defense markets through strategic partnerships

H1B Sponsorship

Torc Robotics has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (100)
2024 (41)
2023 (33)
2022 (40)
2021 (14)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2019-03-29Acquired

Leadership Team

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Peter Vaughan Schmidt
CEO
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April Alexander
Human Resources Business Partner
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