About Ditto:
Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.
About the Position:
Passionate about crafting exceptional developer experiences through documentation?
Join Ditto’s mission to make decentralized networking accessible to all by helping developers succeed with clear, elegant, and technically accurate documentation. As a Documentation Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of software engineering and technical communication—building content that empowers developers to harness Ditto’s SDKs, APIs, and networking stack.
You’ll work remotely and autonomously, while collaborating closely with engineers and customer-facing teams. At Ditto, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive. We believe world-class documentation is a product in itself—and we’d love your help in making it even better.
As a Documentation Engineer, you will:
- Develop and update technical documentation, focusing on the Ditto SDKs and Ditto Server APIs
- Review and refine documentation and code examples for clarity and correctness
- Incorporate feedback from customer-facing engineering teams to improve content relevance and help customers succeed when integrating Ditto
- Manage your projects in coordination with the team, owning the overall documentation strategy
- Embrace new products and processes, such as large language models (e.g., GPT, Claude), sharing knowledge and driving documentation quality and innovation
- Focus on putting developers first, ensuring documentation is accessible and engaging
- Quickly adapt to new domains, learning and articulating complex concepts into clear, comprehensive content
- Proactively maintain and improve the documentation website itself
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of software engineering and networking, and wants to help shape the future of decentralized, edge-based systems.
What you’ll Need
- Bring at least five years of experience as a Technical Writer, Developer Experience Engineer, Documentation Engineer, Software Engineer or related role, with a proven track record of creating impactful developer-facing documentation
- Know what good looks like for developer-facing documentation through hands-on experience.
- Excel in communication and collaboration with a strong command of the English language
- Experience maintaining documentation websites
- Experience working with large language models (e.g., GPT, Claude)
- Proficient in Markdown and Git
- Able to create a basic mobile application in at least one of the following languages (multiple is preferable): React Native, Flutter, Kotlin, and Swift
- Familiar with SQL, GraphQL, or NoSQL query languages
- Familiar with HTTP APIs and command line tools
Nice to Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience using model context protocol and prompt engineering
- Writing Sample: Please send a link or attach a portfolio highlighting public documentation you’ve worked on
Location: This role may be done anywhere in the US time zones or within the UK.
Benefits we offer:
Competitive salaries
Stock options
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Flexible vacation policy
401(k) plan
- Office located in Atlanta, GA. Available for team member use.
Come join our remote team and discover the possibilities of your best career!
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.
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