About the role#
As a Technical Writer Intern, you will test and document new product features that help our global user base analyze and gather insights from their data. You will partner with a tech writer mentor and collaborate across business teams to deliver a significant new documentation project. You will own your project from ideation through implementation, iterating and gathering feedback along the way. Projects may include developing tutorials, creating video content, or optimizing information architecture for AI agents.
What you'll do#
- Write clear and accurate documentation to help customers achieve their goals.
- Deploy documentation and gather insights from customer metrics to improve content.
- Work with engineers, designers, and product managers to understand features and functionality.
- Participate in cross-functional planning, bug bashes, and strategic discussions.
- Explore and validate product features through testing.
- Translate complex technical details into documentation and release notes.
- Collaborate with other writers to ensure consistent content, style, and messaging.
- Draft, review, and publish content in a docs-as-code workflow.
- Improve existing documentation based on feedback and address knowledge gaps.
- Develop visually engaging documentation including diagrams and screenshots.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a university undergraduate or graduate degree program in the U.S.
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for 12 weeks in-person.
- Exceptional written and spoken communication skills.
- Strong project management and collaboration abilities.
- A genuine desire to learn and translate complex topics into actionable user assistance.
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available).
- A cover letter is required for your application to be considered.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY.
- The hourly rate for this role ranges from $36.00 to $42.00 per hour.
- Relocation assistance is provided in the form of a bonus for students who need to relocate.
About Sigma
Sigma provides a platform for data analytics and application development. It integrates with cloud data warehouses to help technical and business teams build AI applications and automated workflows. The company offers tools including a spreadsheet interface, Python editors, and SQL editors. It is based in San Francisco and has between 501 and 1,000 employees.
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