Our open‐source workflow orchestration platform, n8n, empowers technical teams to automate faster, smarter, and without limits. Established in 2019, our diverse team of over 160 people is spread across Europe and the US, with our centre of gravity in Berlin. We've built a community of more than 650,000 active developers and builder‐approved integrations, earned over 145,000 GitHub stars, and are ranked among Europe's most promising privately held SaaS startups. We've raised $240 million to date, including a recent $180 million Series C, and maintain a 94 eNPS score.
As a Senior Technical Writer, you'll be the key voice of clarity in a complex, highly‐technical product space. Your responsibilities include crafting and maintaining high‐quality documentation and learning resources—from quickstart guides to advanced API walkthroughs and real‐world use cases—making n8n approachable and empowering developers and technical users.
Mission
* Write and ship 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, identifying gaps, proposing enhancements, and iterating 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 making it easy to collaborate 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 exploring tools like n8n hands‐on.
* 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.
* Active coding experience.
* Prior experience working in open‐source or with developer communities.
* Familiarity with workflow automation tools or low‐code platforms.
Benefits
* Competitive compensation – Fair and attractive pay.
* Ownership – Equity share as part of our core value to empower others.
* Work/life balance – Flexible schedule; remote‐first culture across Europe with regular off‐sites; hybrid options in the US where applicable.
* Health & wellness – Europe: benefits according to local norms; US: multiple low‐premium, low‐deductible medical plans with HDHP option and dental & vision coverage.
* Future planning – Europe: pension contributions per local norms; US: 401(k) with 4 % employer match.
* Financial security – Disability and life insurance coverage in both regions.
* Career growth – €1 k (or equivalent) annually for courses, books, events, or coaching.
* A passionate team – Regular hackathons and inclusive culture; high eNPS score of 94.
* Remote‐first – Team works across Europe; regular off‐sites for bonding.
* Giving back – $100/month for open‐source contributions.
* AI enablement – Unlimited AI budget to explore and use best tools.
* Transparency – Open visibility into company performance and projects.
* Country‐specific details provided in contract.
Seniority Level
Mid‐Senior level
Employment Type
Full‐time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Software Development
Equal Opportunity Statement
n8n is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Visa Sponsorship
We can sponsor visas to Germany; for any other country, you need to have existing right to work.
Company Language
Our company language is English.
Diversity & Inclusion
We care about diversity and inclusion. Check out our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging initiatives at n8n.
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