Job Description: Technical Writer / Research Ghost-writer Location: Gurugram or remote Job Type: Freelance Department: Research / Marketing Role Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to research & produce clear, compelling, and technically accurate documentation, whitepapers, and research publications. You will work closely with engineers, researchers, and product managers to translate complex concepts into polished content for technical and non-technical audiences. In some cases, you may act as a ghost-writer, contributing content that is published under another individual's or team’s name. Key Responsibilities: · Research, draft, edit, and format: - Technical documentation (e.g., APIs, SDKs, protocols, architecture docs) - Whitepapers and product briefs - Draft & research on product to publish the papers and conference submissions · Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and synthesize technical input. · Ghost-write content under guidance from engineers or executives while maintaining tone and domain accuracy. · Ensure content aligns with brand, voice, and industry standards. · Translate complex technical topics into clear, structured content suitable for the target audience. · Create diagrams, charts, or visuals to enhance clarity. · Stay updated on relevant technologies, standards, and best practices in documentation and research writing. Required Skills & Qualifications: · Proven experience as a technical writer or ghost-writer in a tech, research, or software environment. · Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. · Strong grasp of technical domains such as (e.g., machine learning, cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud computing etc.) · Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Markdown, LaTeX, Confluence, Git, Google Docs). · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Technical Communication, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: · Experience writing academic or conference papers (e.g., IEEE, ACM, NeurIPS). · Familiarity with citation and formatting styles (APA, IEEE, ACM). · Experience in working with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, product). · Understanding of SEO best practices (for documentation and web content). · Graphic tools knowledge (e.g., Figma, Lucidchart) is a plus. KPIs / Success Metrics: · Timely delivery of assigned content pieces. · Positive feedback from SMEs and stakeholders. · Accuracy and clarity of documentation. · Successful publication or acceptance of whitepapers/research papers. Show more Show less
As a Technical Writer / Research Ghost-writer, your primary responsibility will be to research and create clear, compelling, and technically accurate documentation, whitepapers, and research publications. You will collaborate closely with engineers, researchers, and product managers to transform complex concepts into refined content that is suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences. Additionally, there may be instances where you will act as a ghost-writer, contributing content that will be published under the name of another individual or team. Your key responsibilities will include researching, drafting, editing, and formatting technical documentation such as APIs, SDKs, protocols, and architecture documents. You will also work on whitepapers, product briefs, and conduct research on products to prepare papers and conference submissions. Collaborating with subject matter experts to gather and synthesize technical information, you will ghost-write content as per guidance from engineers or executives while maintaining the appropriate tone and domain accuracy. It will be essential to ensure that all content aligns with the brand, voice, and industry standards, translating intricate technical topics into structured content suitable for the target audience. Visual aids like diagrams, charts, or visuals can be created to enhance clarity. To excel in this role, you should have proven experience as a technical writer or ghost-writer in a tech, research, or software setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a must, along with a strong understanding of technical domains such as machine learning, cybersecurity, SaaS, cloud computing, etc. Proficiency in documentation tools like Markdown, LaTeX, Confluence, Git, Google Docs is required, supported by a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, Technical Communication, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include experience in writing academic or conference papers, familiarity with citation and formatting styles such as APA, IEEE, ACM, and a background in working with cross-functional teams including engineering, legal, and product departments. Understanding of SEO best practices for documentation and web content, as well as knowledge of graphic tools like Figma and Lucidchart, will be advantageous. Your success in this role will be measured by the timely delivery of assigned content pieces, positive feedback from subject matter experts and stakeholders, the accuracy and clarity of documentation, and the successful publication or acceptance of whitepapers and research papers. Stay updated on relevant technologies, standards, and best practices in documentation and research writing to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality output.,