Technical Writer

Company Description

At Volt Active Data, we're the real-time decisioning layer for mission-critical systems. The layer that sits between what's happening in your systems right now and what should happen next.

Modern applications don't just process data; they act on it. When those actions happen in milliseconds and at scale, decisions must be correct, consistent, and authoritative. Volt makes that possible. We maintain an accurate, real-time picture of current state, apply business logic deterministically, and record authoritative decisions at the moment they matter, in under 10 milliseconds, at any scale, without getting it wrong.

That matters more than ever as AI moves from experimentation into production. AI is increasingly part of the decision process, but probabilistic systems can't be the last word in mission-critical environments. Volt provides the deterministic control that makes AI-generated recommendations safe to act on, ensuring that in high-stakes systems, AI helps determine what might be important, while Volt determines what actually happens.

Designed by 2014 Turing Award winner Dr. Michael Stonebraker, Volt has been proven in production for over a decade across some of the world's most demanding environments, including telecommunications, financial services, and Industrial IoT.

We're headquartered in Bedford, MA, backed by leading investors, and supported by a world-class partner ecosystem. Our team is what makes the difference. We hire curious, driven people who want to work on problems most platforms can't solve, and who want their work to have a real, measurable impact on the systems the world runs on. For additional information about our company, visit Volt Active Data.

Why Join Us?

This is an amazing opportunity to join a global team where you can truly make a difference. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a very generous benefits package including, Medical, Dental and Vision plans, Short-Term and Long-Term disability benefits, Life and AD&D insurance, equity participation and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Role Description

Volt Active Data is looking for a technical writer to assist with the documentation of our leading edge products.

This is a full-time hybrid position for a Technical Writer, based in Bedford MA. As a Technical Writer, you will create, update, and maintain accurate and user-friendly technical documentation. You will collaborate with engineering, product, and support teams to translate complex technical information into clear and concise documents.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional knowledge and use of the English language and grammar.
• Ability to describe complex, deeply technical topics in clear, understandable, and well-structured text.
• Self-driven, comfortable with a dynamic work environment where you are responsible for  planning, scheduling, and managing your own work tasks within the larger project.
• Attention to detail.
• Work both collaboratively within a team for delivering on project goals and also independently to ensure the timely competition of your assigned tasks.

Nide to have:

• Experience preparing instructional materials, such as user manuals, online help, or training.
• Understanding of relational database concepts, including SQL.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language.
• Experience with a content management system.

Ideal candidates will also have some or all of the following skills:

• Experience authoring in a structured text language such as Docbook, Dita., or LaTex.
• Experience with a structured text editor (such as XMLmind, Oxygen, or Framemaker)
• Familiarity with some or all of the following technologies:
• XML
• Python
• Java
• Git
• Jira
• Linux and bash
• Kubernetes
• Markdown