Technical Writing Manager, Starburst
$125-150k
+ Equity packages (ISOs)
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Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
Open for applications
Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$125-150k
+ Equity packages (ISOs)
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To free customers from the tyranny of data lock-in.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in technical writing and management within the data, infrastructure, or SaaS product space
- 5-10 years of experience in technical writing management or documentation leadership
- Proven managerial capability, including mentoring, coaching, and strong problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated experience prioritizing documentation projects with a focus on data, infrastructure, or SaaS product offerings
- Expertise with modern technical writing tools and processes, and the ability to conduct a deep dive into documentation architecture
- Ability to Travel: This role will require occasional in-person travel for purposes including but not limited to new hire onboarding, team and department offsites, customer engagements, and other company events. Actual travel expectations may vary by role and business needs
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Writing Manager to lead and grow our technical documentation team
- This role is crucial for establishing strong processes, developing managerial capability within the team, and driving the strategic direction of our customer-facing and internal documentation
- People Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and lead a team of Technical Writers
- Documentation Strategy & Process: Define, implement, and govern the technical writing tools, standards, and processes used by the team
- Technical Content Deep Dive: Oversee the creation and quality of technical documentation, ensuring deep, accurate coverage of the product
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary interface for the documentation team, partnering closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure content is integrated into the product lifecycle and aligned with releases
- Values & Culture: Champion company values within the team and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture
Our take
Starburst offers a unified platform for accessing distributed data from various databases through its Trino-based query engine. This approach helps users cut infrastructure and analytics costs by providing a single point of access. As the Data Lakes market grows nearly 30% annually, Starburst is well-positioned to help businesses manage their increasingly complex data.
The company has recently gained recognition for its advanced capabilities in data management. Starburst emphasizes the importance of real-time hybrid data access and robust security, especially for AI applications. Its latest report, developed in collaboration with TheCUBE Research, underscores how effective data management practices are essential for successful AI implementation.s
Key findings from the report include the critical need for real-time data access and the alignment of data strategies with AI goals. These insights highlight how Starburst's technology supports efficient AI deployment and data management.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2022
$250m
SERIES D
Dec 2020
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $414m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability, and Income Protection
- Employee assistance Programs
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Remote Work Opportunties
- Equity Ownership
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Justin Borgman
(CEO & Chairman)Founder and CEO of Starburst's precursor company Hadapt, which was acquired by Terdata in 2014. Served as VP & GM at Teradata before co-relaunching Hadapt as Starburst in 2017.
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