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Alteryx is searching for a Technical Writer in our Broomfield, CO office (REMOTE is an option)
About Us:
Alteryx, Inc. is the leader in self-service data analytics. Alteryx Analytics provides analysts the unique ability to easily prep, blend, and analyze all their data using a repeatable workflow, then deploy and share analytics at scale for deeper insights in hours, not weeks. Analysts love the Alteryx Analytics platform because they can connect to and cleanse data from data warehouses, cloud applications, spreadsheets, and other sources, easily join this data together, then perform analytics – predictive, statistical, and spatial – using the same intuitive user interface, without writing any code. Thousands of companies and data analysts worldwide rely on Alteryx daily.
Position Overview:
Alteryx, Inc. has an opening for a talented Technical Writer to join our Creative Services team in Broomfield, CO, not far from Boulder, CO. We are looking for a smart, energetic individual to create customer-facing documents explaining our suite of Alteryx products as well as the underlying technology. You will be responsible for all web and paper documentation, creating a style guide, and collaborating with engineers, product managers, and test automation personnel to gather data for the documents. Your major task will be to not only create content but also set up an environment where new documents can be quickly created and exposed to customers as well as delivering the documents online as new features get rolled out. The successful candidate will also be an expert at synthesizing technical information for maximum usefulness to enable our users to get the full value from our products quickly.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work with product management and engineering and create technical and user documents for Alteryx products.
Establish documentation processes, set timelines and schedules, and work with various engineering teams to gather and organize content for each release.
Gather and publish release notes.
Create and storyboard the documentation sitemap and drive content creation for online customer-facing documentation.
Read design documents, QA test plans, and MRDs/PRDs to determine appropriate presentation of content to technical and business users.
Design and develop clear, concise, complete, and correct technical copy in a single sourcing environment using structured writing.
Skills and attributes:
- 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in a cloud based enterprise software company in the areas of technical marketing, product documentation, and technical writing.
- Exceptional copy writing skills and the ability to assimilate complex technologies and synthesize them into crisp documents.
- Web-based document writing skills and experience setting up and maintaining tutorials and online help.
- BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or Journalism.
- Experience working for a SaaS analytics company a huge plus.
Compensation:
Alteryx is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Broomfield, CO is ($68,200 – $112,500). This position is also remote-friendly and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. This role is eligible for variable compensation including bonus and stock grants.
Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we’re invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Benefits & Perks:
Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.