Senior Technical Writer
Pay range: USD $90,000.00 - $200,100.00 / Year
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together. Schwab Technology Services enables the future of how clients manage their money by providing innovative and reliable technology products and services as part of our ongoing commitment to democratize access to investing and financial planning.
The Senior Technical Writer develops, revises, and maintains controlled documentation in alignment with organizational policies, procedures, and industry standards. Working collaboratively with cross functional leaders, engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), this role ensures technical content is accurate, clear, and aligned to standards while contributing to complex, fast moving projects.
What you have
- Create, edit, and maintain high quality, user focused technical documentation across multiple formats (procedures, guides, online help, and installation content).
- Partner with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and managers to gather requirements and document technical processes, functionality, and specifications.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise content for diverse audiences.
- Develop and maintain documentation templates, visual assets, and in house style guides to ensure consistency and clarity.
- Review and proofread documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and adherence to company standards
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Required Qualifications:
• BA/BS in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5-7+ years of proven experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation in a regulated or standards-driven environment.
• 5-7+ years of strong experience to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, user-focused documentation for diverse audiences.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers, managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational and negotiation skill.
• Demonstrated proficiency reviewing and proofreading documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to style and quality standards.
• Strong written communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience creating technical documentation in financial services, technology, or other highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with documentation lifecycle management, controlled documentation, or compliance-driven content standards.
• Proficiency with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, or similar platforms.
• Ability to create clear, persuasive, and professional written documents that meet business standards
• Experience creating visual documentation assets, including diagrams, flowcharts, screenshots, or infographics.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and proactively drive documentation efforts in complex environment.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)