Contract Technical Writer | Upto $120/hr Remote

Company Introduction

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Role Overview

  • Position: Technical Writer – Contract, Remote
  • Commitment: 10–25 hours/week
  • Duration: Short to mid-term
  • Collaborate on content-focused projects with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups. Support AI systems by generating and validating high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Review and refine AI-generated technical content for clarity, accuracy, and structure.
  • Author new documentation across technical domains, including product specs, API guides, and internal wikis.
  • Validate content against real-world standards and enterprise documentation styles.
  • Provide feedback on AI output to improve relevance and consistency.
  • Collaborate asynchronously with research and platform teams as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience writing or editing technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical topics into accessible language.
  • Familiarity with structured documentation tools like Markdown, Git, Confluence.
  • Detail-oriented with strong editorial judgment and domain fluency.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in engineering, product, or technical program management.

Engagement Details

  • Remote and asynchronous – set your own hours.
  • $50–100/hour depending on experience and location.
  • Independent contractor classification.
  • Payments processed weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20-30 mins to complete)

  • Submit your resume to get started.
  • Complete a brief form outlining your background and availability.
  • We typically follow up within 3–5 business days with next steps.

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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