Full-Time UX Writer

At Acrolinx we envision a world connected by amazing content. Our AI-powered content governance software captures and digitizes your style guide to make your writing standards, standard. Born out of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) we’ve been doing content governance decades before it was trendy. Today, governance is a critical part of every enterprise content supply chain. Think of it as a content insurance policy that perfectly balances writer creativity and productivity with the benefits of governance guardrails. Our customers enjoy massive efficiency gains without sacrificing standards through AI-powered writing assistance, automated reviews and quality gates, and analytics comparing content quality with performance.

About the Role Acrolinx is looking for a detail-oriented and technically skilled UX Technical Writer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical complexity and user understanding by crafting clear, engaging, and impactful documentation and user interface content.

You'll play a critical role in enhancing the user experience of our platform while ensuring technical precision and consistency. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll transform technical concepts into user-friendly content that empowers customers to effectively use Acrolinx’s solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Documentation and Content Creation Create, update, and maintain technical documentation for Acrolinx products, including user guides, release notes, API documentation, and best practice guides. Write and edit user-facing content for the platform, such as UI text, tooltips, error messages, and onboarding materials. Translate complex technical workflows into clear and accessible materials, incorporating visuals and examples where needed.
2. Collaboration and Feedback Partner with Product Management, Engineering, and Solutions Engineering teams to understand product capabilities, limitations, and technical workflows. Gather and incorporate feedback from stakeholders, users, and clients to refine documentation and improve clarity and usability. Actively contribute to the design process, shaping user experiences through meaningful content and UI string development.
3. Content Strategy and Standards Ensure all documentation and UI content adheres to Acrolinx’s tone of voice, style guidelines, and accessibility standards. Identify opportunities to enhance documentation processes and improve content delivery. Help define and maintain internal documentation standards and style guides.
4. Platform Engagement Use Acrolinx software regularly to provide feedback on usability and ensure the platform meets user needs. Test new product features and workflows, documenting functionality and identifying areas for content improvement.

What We’re Looking For

Experience and Expertise 3+ years of experience in technical writing, UX writing, or a similar role. Proven experience creating technical documentation for software platforms, APIs, or deployment workflows. Familiarity with tools such as Confluence, Jira, and Component Content Management System (e.g., MadCap, Paligo) and content localization platforms (e.g., Lokalise).

Technical Skills Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, or DITA is a plus. Experience working with APIs, software development workflows, or product management platforms. Ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and explain them effectively.

Soft Skills and Mindset Native-level English proficiency; German is a strong advantage. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences. A natural talent for writing with a clear, concise, and engaging style.

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