Product Engineering Writer II ArcGIS Pro Documentation

Overview

Join the ArcGIS Pro Documentation team and help shape how users understand and apply the world’s leading desktop GIS software.

We’re looking for a technical writer who approaches content with precision and clarity, seeks to understand technical details, and thrives working with engineers, product managers, and others who build, deliver, and support Esri software and its user community.

In this role, you’ll create and maintain a wide range of user-facing content as well as some internal documentation. You’ll work closely with over 50 software development teams to gather technical details and translate them into content that helps users succeed.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit documentation for ArcGIS Pro, including:
  
  
  
  • Conceptual and workflow documentation
  
  
  • Tutorials
  
  
  • Settings and configuration help
  
  
  • What’s New content for each release
  
  
  • Release notes
  
  
  • Licensing information
  
  
  
  


• Test software features and collaborate with colleagues to understand functionality and write effective documentation


• Identify and report software issues to development teams, then verify fixes through testing


• Occasionally contribute to or review documentation for other Esri products, such as ArcGIS Drone2Map, AllSource, and Reality Studio (among others)


• Respond to user feedback on documentation and make updates or improvements as needed


• Produce screen-capture videos to demonstrate software functionality or tutorial workflows

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with GIS concepts and workflows


• Background in technical or academic writing


• Strong attention to detail and ability to write clearly for a technical audience


• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting


• Portfolio submission: writing samples of your recent work


• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, or related field


• Visa sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with GitHub or docs-as-code workflows


• Familiarity with Esri products, especially ArcGIS Pro


• Understanding of Agile development processes, particularly Scrum


• Ability to produce screen capture videos


• Experience writing blog content


• Master's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

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