Technical Content Writer Alameda, CA

Technical Content Writer

Location:

This is a hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) role in Brisbane, CA

Position Type: W-2 employee, fixed-term (5 months), full-time contract with potential for conversion based on business needs

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship responsibilities for employment visas at this time.

Odoo is an open-source enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that helps companies manage and streamline their operations through a single, integrated system. Our modular suite of business applications—covering everything from accounting and inventory to CRM and project management—works together seamlessly to support efficiency and growth.

Developed by a global open-source community of engineers and business experts, Odoo has become a flexible, scalable solution for organizations of all sizes. With over 12 million users in 120+ countries and more than 2,000 daily downloads, Odoo is scaling fast, powered by a product-first mindset, a culture of creative problem-solving, and the energy of a startup.

As a Technical Content Writer at Odoo, you’ll create accurate, engaging technical content across User Documentation, Product Tours, eLearning Tutorials, Microcontent, and Whitepapers. You must have strong technical skills and the ability to explain complex information clearly and practically.

You’ll become a product expert, manage documentation through Git Hub, write scripts for large audiences, and collaborate with writers, designers, and producers to deliver high-quality projects efficiently.

You’ll join a tech-savvy, action-oriented team that values learning, collaboration, and execution. We focus on understanding Odoo’s evolving platform and turning complex information into clear, actionable content. We balance technical precision with creative storytelling, always prioritizing practical communication over vague “marketing copy” to engage our entrepreneur-driven audience meaningfully.

You’re independent, curious, and focused on delivering exceptional work. You have strong fundamentals in grammar, style, and voice, combined with a technical mindset. You enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, and collaborating with other smart, driven individuals.

• Work cross-functionally with the R&D, product, technical, and content marketing staff to stay up-to-date on the latest Odoo features and capabilities. Ensure that knowledge is accurately provided to customers across Odoo’s various communication channels, including user documentation, website product pages, video tutorials, and more.
• Peer review content using best practices from Odoo’s global and US-specific guidelines.
• Write quality long-form technical guides, whitepapers, eLearning scripts, and product tour videos to educate new users and demonstrate business flows.
• Independently author new technical support and user documentation articles. Revise and maintain existing content written by multiple contributors over different Odoo versions.
• Read and write in RST markup and submit new/improved documentation using Git. Perform content and technical reviews using Git Hub.
• Manage tasks using Odoo Project, adhering to an annual content calendar.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Writing, English, Communications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 1+ year of experience in technical writing, focusing on business applications or software platforms.
• A portfolio of writing samples that demonstrate technical documentation skills.
• Experience with technical documentation, specifically within ERP or SaaS environments.
• Proficiency with Git/Git Hub or similar version control systems, or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience working with SaaS platforms or within a SaaS company environment.

• You value precision in language and technical expertise, with the ability to quickly rewrite articles in your own words.
• You love the art and craft of writing, and samples to prove it.
• You thrive in a…