Technical Writer (API/SDK)

Location: Remote worldwide or Cyprus

Company

hirify.global develops a widely adopted open-source project focused on computer vision and supports an active open-source community.

What you will do

• Maintain and evolve user guides, developer guides, SDK and API references, release notes, and the structure of docs.hirify.global.
• Maintain OpenAPI/Swagger/Redoc API documentation, CLI guides, and Python SDK references with runnable cURL, Postman, Bash, and Python examples.
• Review API, SDK, and CLI usability with engineering and suggest improvements through documentation work.
• Use analytics to identify documentation gaps, track search success and task completion, and prioritize fixes.
• Use AI for documentation development, code-snippet generation, stale-content alerts, and chatbot-supported documentation access.
• Triage documentation issues, incorporate community feedback, and publish tutorials.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio of SDK, CLI, and API documentation for developer products.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAPI/Swagger, Redoc/Stoplight/Swagger UI, Postman or cURL, authentication flows, pagination, and webhooks.
• Ability to read and write Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Bash to create runnable examples.
• Experience with docs-as-code using Markdown/MDX or reStructuredText, Git/GitHub pull-request reviews, and CI checks such as link checks and doctests.
• Experience with documentation tools such as Hugo, Sphinx, or Read the Docs.
• Initiative in using AI tools to improve quality and speed across the documentation lifecycle.
• Degree in IT or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in English.

Nice to have

• Background in computer vision or machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Familiarity with Kanban or modern SDLC practices.
• Experience integrating AI chatbots into documentation or websites.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a widely adopted open-source project with an active community.
• Ownership, career growth, modern tooling, and freedom to automate with AI.
• Remote-first flexibility with supportive time off and benefits, including medical insurance.
• Work with a team focused on open source and innovation in computer vision.

Hiring process

• Send a resume and brief cover letter.
• Include 2–3 links to API, CLI, or SDK documentation you authored and highlight your role.
• If available, include a short note describing how you used AI to improve documentation.