Technical Writer

Qdrant is an open-source vector search engine designed for scalable and high-performance AI-powered applications. Our mission is to empower developers and companies to build the next generation of intelligent systems by providing cutting-edge search and retrieval technology.

As part of our growing team, you will contribute to building world-class developer experiences through clear, accessible, and comprehensive documentation.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Technical Writer to own and drive the end-to-end documentation efforts at Qdrant. This role is part of the core team and will collaborate closely with our engineers to create, maintain, and continuously improve technical documentation, guides, and tutorials.

Your work will directly impact how developers and customers adopt, integrate, and succeed with Qdrant.

Tasks

• Create, maintain, and improve Qdrant’s technical documentation, developer guides, and tutorials.
• Collaborate with core engineers to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and developer-friendly content.
• Ensure documentation is consistent, accurate, and aligned with product releases.
• Build structured learning paths and tutorials to improve onboarding and adoption.
• Proactively identify gaps in documentation and work to address them.
• Contribute to shaping Qdrant’s overall developer experience by ensuring content accessibility and usability.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer or Developer Advocate with a strong focus on technical documentation.
• Deep technical understanding, ideally with hands-on experience in backend systems, databases, or search technologies.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Experience working with graphical illustraction tools like e.g. Figma. We want to keep our documentation well-illustrated.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers and product teams.
• Experience with documentation tools, static site generators, and version control (e.g., Git).
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working at a Database or Search technology company.
• Familiarity with open-source communities and contributions.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, information retrieval, or distributed systems.

Benefits

• Be part of the core team shaping the future of vector search and AI infrastructure.
• Work in a remote-first, globally distributed team.
• Collaborate on an open-source product used by developers worldwide.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume along with an example of published content.

Please include a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with our needs.

Please keep the cover letter short, not more than 3 abstracts.

Please do not use LLMs or ChatGPT to write your cover letter.

All applications will be reviewed by a human, and automatically rejected if they are generated by an LLM or too long.

Qdrant is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.