[Hiring] Senior Technical Writer, API Docs @Addepar

Role Description

At Addepar, we’re empowering a global ecosystem of partners to build on our platform. To achieve this, we must provide developers with world-class resources that empower them to deliver their best work.

This role isn’t a traditional writing role. Instead, you’ll sit at the intersection of writing and experimenting with the latest AI documentation tools. As our technical writer for API docs, you’ll be the primary architect for developer-facing content. Beyond that, you’ll also define how Addepar leverages AI and automation to ensure our technical content remains current, correct, and complete.

You’ll report to the Head of Design for Platform Adoption.

Addepar takes a market-based approach to pay. A successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on the role, job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The current range for this role is $87,000 - $109,000 (base salary) + bonus + equity + benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Take full ownership of developers.addepar.com, performing regular audits to ensure every endpoint and guide is accurate and functional.
• Create high-impact documentation for new features, consolidate redundant information, and proactively archive deprecated content to reduce technical debt.
• Rigorously test API documentation against live environments to verify accuracy, ensuring code snippets and examples work as intended.
• Evaluate and implement strategies to leverage AI and automation tools that keep content updated in real-time.
• Become the internal expert on ReadMe’s suite of AI tools. Implement best practices for automated API documentation and leverage AI-driven insights to improve the developer experience.
• Establish workflows that follow automated API documentation guidance to ensure the "completeness" of our technical library.
• Work closely with Engineers and Product Managers to translate complex technical specifications into clear, concise, and developer-friendly documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing API documentation (RESTful, GraphQL, etc.).
• Comfortable reading code (Python, Java, or similar) and using developer tools like Postman, GitHub, and CLI environments.
• Deep experience with ReadMe or similar documentation platforms. Knowledge of Markdown and "docs-as-code" workflows is essential.
• A forward-thinking mindset regarding AI. Familiarity with LLMs and how structured documentation feeds into AI-driven support and development tools.
• An obsessive eye for detail. Understanding that in the world of APIs, a single missing character can break an integration.
• Ability to distill highly complex backend logic into simple, actionable guidance for external partners.
• Ability to manage varied workloads and tight timelines, communicating across multiple time zones.
• High emotional intelligence. People enjoy working with you!
• An inspiring portfolio that showcases how you approach API documentation.

Our Values

• Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
• Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value.
• Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success.
• Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry.
• Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset.

Company Description

Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. More than 1,400 firms in nearly 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $9 trillion in assets.

Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva and São Paulo.