Senior Technical Writer

Overview

Senior Technical Writer at n8n will be a key voice of clarity in a complex, highly technical product space. Youll craft and maintain high-quality documentation and learning resources — from technical deep dives to onboarding flows and integration how-tos — making n8n approachable and empowering for developers and technical users.

n8n is the open AI workflow orchestration platform built for the new era of AI. We give technical teams the freedom of code with the speed of no-code, so they can automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Backed by a community and 500+ builder-approved integrations, we re changing how people bring systems together and scale ideas for impact. Since 2019, we grown to a diverse team of over 160 across Europe and the US, centered in Berlin. We building with a builder spirit and welcome you to join.

Responsibilities

• Write and ship high-quality, user-centered documentation — from quickstart guides to advanced API walkthroughs and real-world use cases.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, DevRel, and Support to ensure docs answer the right questions at the right time.
• Bring clarity and accessibility to complex technical concepts, empowering developers to self-serve.
• Continuously improve the docs experience, identify gaps, propose enhancements, and iterate based on feedback.
• Elevate the voice and tone of n8n docs: clear, helpful, and friendly — no jargon, no fluff.
• Support our community of contributors by reviewing submissions and enabling collaboration on high-quality content.

Must-have

• 5+ years creating technical documentation for developer-facing products.
• Experience with Docs-as-Code workflows, using tools like Git, Markdown, and static site generators.
• Comfort diving into technical concepts — APIs, JavaScript, JSON — and hands-on experience with tools like n8n.
• Proven ability to write with structure and clarity while keeping tone warm and accessible.
• Strong understanding of how documentation impacts adoption, engagement, and developer experience.

Nice-to-have

• Background in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• You actively still code.
• Prior experience working in open-source or with developer communities.
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools or low-code platforms.

Location & Legal

n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work. Our company language is English. Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n:

Location disclosure

Location disclaimer: If you see multiple job postings for the same role, it is most likely because we hiring remotely for this role and posting in different locations to ensure every potential candidate can see the role. Please apply to the location you expect to work from in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation – We offer fair and attractive pay.
• Ownership – Our core value is to empower others; youll get equity.
• Work/life balance – We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge.
• Vacation and leave policies vary by region: Europe 30 days of vacation plus public holidays; US 15 vacation days and 8 sick days plus holidays.
• Health & wellness – Europe benefits per local norms; US medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Future planning – Pension contributions in Europe; 401(k) in the US.
• Financial security – Disability, life insurance, and hospital coverage as applicable by region.
• Career growth – Annual stipend for courses, books, events, or coaching.
• Remote-first – Remote across Europe with regular off-sites; some roles may be hybrid.
• Giving back – Budget to support open-source projects.
• AI enablement – Unlimited AI budget to explore productivity tools.
• Transparency – Open communication about company progress and plans.
• Ambitious but kind culture – eNPS 94 in 2024.

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Software Development

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