Technical Writer, Planet

• 4+ years of experience writing technical documentation for developer or technical audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Experience creating original technical documentation and editing/reviewing content authored by engineers or product teams
• Ability to learn complex products quickly and work with engineers to extract technical details and real world use cases
• Hands‑on experience with APIs and developer tools (REST, authentication, SDK usage)
• Working knowledge of Python and JavaScript sufficient to understand workflows, write and test example code, and validate documentation
• Experience working in a Git-based documentation workflow using tools such as Visual Studio Code, including commits, merge requests, and version control
• Deep sense of ownership with high standards for clarity, accuracy, structure, and maintainability
• Experience documenting complex technical systems, APIs, or data platforms

Desirable

• Planet is looking for a Technical Writer to create clear, accurate, and developer-friendly documentation for Planet’s products and APIs
• In this role, you will produce and maintain technical content that enables customers, partners, and internal teams to successfully use Planet data, platforms, and developer tools
• You will work closely with Product Managers, Engineers, and Solutions teams to understand new features and workflows, translate them into high quality content, and continuously improve the overall developer experience
• This role combines hands-on content creation with technical editing and review
• You will own documentation delivery for assigned product areas while also reviewing and improving content authored by the Product, Engineering and Education teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• This role sits within Planet Education & Enablement team and works in close partnership with Product, Engineering and Technical Support
• This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Berlin office
• Create and maintain high-quality, developer-focused technical documentation that improves developer experience and enables customers to successfully use Planet’s products, APIs, and workflows
• Partner with Product Managers and Engineers throughout the product development lifecycle, including feature planning, release readiness, and post-launch improvements
• Act as the primary documentation point of contact for assigned product areas, owning documentation planning, delivery, and ongoing content improvements
• Continuously improve content usability based on customer feedback, support trends, and product changes
• Apply and contribute to the improvement of documentation standards, structure, and information architecture to ensure consistent, high-quality content
• Collaborate with Education, Support, and Solutions teams to align content with training materials, onboarding flows, and customer use cases

• Application Deadline: June 29, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)