Technical Writer Jobs in Washington
Technical Writer jobs in Washington are open across Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond and other Washington metros, with employers like Amazon, Apple, and Amazon Web Services hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build and operate the cloud services that enterprises rely on every day. Within OCI Compute, the Compute Control Plane is responsible for the systems that manage core compute workflows for virtual machines and bare metal instances, including launch, placement, capacity, and customer-facing control plane operations.
We are looking for hands-on engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems in distributed, large-scale infrastructure systems. This role focuses on building highly available control plane services, improving automation, preventing recurring operational issues, and delivering reliable compute capabilities at cloud scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own collection of services and/or technology areas as a senior software developer.
- Understand the end-to-end configuration, technical dependencies, and overall behavioral characteristics of production services.
- Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the mission critical stack, with focus on security, resiliency, scale, and performance.
- Authority for end-to-end performance and operability.
- Define and develop improvements in service architecture.
- Articulate technical characteristics of services and technology areas and to engineer and add advanced capabilities to the Oracle Cloud service portfolio.
- Understand and communicate the scale, capacity, security, performance attributes, and requirements of the service and technology stack.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of automation and orchestration principles.
- Act as ultimate escalation point for complex or critical issues.
- Utilize a deep understanding of services and their dependencies required to troubleshoot issues and define mitigations.
- Understand and explain the impact of product architecture decisions on distributed systems.
- Professional curiosity and a desire to develop deep understanding of services and technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong experience with Java, Terraform, CI/CD systems, networking, microservices, and systems engineering.
- Ability to reason clearly about reliability, scalability, and operational simplicity.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excitement to learn, improve systems, and take ownership of critical cloud infrastructure.
INTRODUCTION
At Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), we build and operate the cloud services that enterprises rely on every day. Within OCI Compute, the Compute Control Plane is responsible for the systems that manage core compute workflows for virtual machines and bare metal instances, including launch, placement, capacity, and customer-facing control plane operations.
We are looking for hands-on engineers who are passionate about solving complex problems in distributed, large-scale infrastructure systems. This role focuses on building highly available control plane services, improving automation, preventing recurring operational issues, and delivering reliable compute capabilities at cloud scale.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own collection of services and/or technology areas as a senior software developer.
- Understand the end-to-end configuration, technical dependencies, and overall behavioral characteristics of production services.
- Responsible for the design, development and maintenance of the mission critical stack, with focus on security, resiliency, scale, and performance.
- Authority for end-to-end performance and operability.
- Define and develop improvements in service architecture.
- Articulate technical characteristics of services and technology areas and to engineer and add advanced capabilities to the Oracle Cloud service portfolio.
- Understand and communicate the scale, capacity, security, performance attributes, and requirements of the service and technology stack.
- Demonstrate clear understanding of automation and orchestration principles.
- Act as ultimate escalation point for complex or critical issues.
- Utilize a deep understanding of services and their dependencies required to troubleshoot issues and define mitigations.
- Understand and explain the impact of product architecture decisions on distributed systems.
- Professional curiosity and a desire to develop deep understanding of services and technologies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong experience with Java, Terraform, CI/CD systems, networking, microservices, and systems engineering.
- Ability to reason clearly about reliability, scalability, and operational simplicity.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
- Excitement to learn, improve systems, and take ownership of critical cloud infrastructure.
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Technical Writer Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon342
- Apple53
- Amazon Web Services46
- Google40
- Oracle37
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software456
- Consulting & Professional Services70
- Retail66
- Electronics & Hardware59
- Distribution & Wholesale41
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical writer jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or a related field
- Proficiency with authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, or Adobe FrameMaker
- Experience writing developer documentation, API references, or software user guides
- Ability to learn complex technical subject matter quickly and translate it for target audiences
- Familiarity with Docs-as-Code workflows, version control systems like Git, or markup languages
- Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace preferred
Technical Writer Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How many technical writer jobs are there in Washington?
There are 1,330+ technical writer openings in Washington on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. New positions post regularly as employers across Washington hire.
How much do technical writers make in Washington?
Technical writers in Washington earn a median of about $104,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,420 for the lowest 10% to over $169,810 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Washington cities have the most technical writer jobs?
Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond have the most technical writer openings in Washington right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire technical writers in Washington?
Employers hiring technical writers in Washington include Amazon, Apple, and Amazon Web Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote technical writer jobs in Washington?
Yes. About 25% of technical writer openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Washington metros.
How do I apply for technical writer jobs in Washington?
You can apply to technical writer jobs in Washington directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Washington location, then apply to each one that fits.
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