Technical Writer, Technology Workflows

Company Description

At ServiceNow, our technology makes the world work for everyone, and our people make it possible. We move fast because the world can’t wait, and we innovate in ways no one else can for our customers and communities. By joining ServiceNow, you are part of an ambitious team of change makers who have a restless curiosity and a drive for ingenuity. We know that your best work happens when you live your best life and share your unique talents, so we do everything we can to make that possible. We dream big together, supporting each other to make our individual and collective dreams come true. The future is ours, and it starts with you. 

With more than 7,700+ customers, we serve approximately 85% of the Fortune 500®, and we're proud to be one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® and World's Most Admired Companies™.

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Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

• Work closely with design, engineering, product management, and your technical writing lead or manager to create and maintain user-focused technical documentation that supports multiple application or product features
• Become familiar with ServiceNow’s content development processes, DITA-based information model, and writing style and standards
• Gain a basic understanding of ServiceNow’s products and users and a deeper understanding of the specific features and user base you support
• Have a meaningful positive impact on customer success by delivering content that helps users achieve their goals quickly and easily

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree or higher in technical writing, technical communication, English, journalism, or rhetoric; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in these or other related fields
• Understanding of content development life cycles and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-2 years work experience (may include internships) in technical communication
• Samples of your prior technical writing work, school assignments, or other writing that demonstrate your ability to communicate complex ideas or technical information clearly
• Experience authoring in DITA, Markdown, or another structured authoring architecture
• Experience working in a fast-paced, globally distributed software development environment and adapting quickly to changing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within teams while also managing individual assignments and deadlines

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For positions in California (outside of the Bay Area), we offer a base pay of $75,500 - $117,100, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs (subject to eligibility requirements). Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located, and is subject to change based on work location. For individuals who will be working in the Bay Area, there is a pay enhancement for positions located in that geographical area; please contact your recruiter for additional information.

Additional Information

ServiceNow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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