Technical Writer

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Cybersecurity, Software Development ToolsIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 4+ years of experience in technical software writing and editing, demonstrating superb written communication skills and outstanding grammar. They must have experience writing in Markdown and utilizing version control systems like Git, GitHub, or GitLab, including command-line tools. Previous experience with docs-as-code and static site generators is required, along with familiarity with at least one programming language, even if not in a professional context.

Responsibilities

The Technical Writer will create technical written material to help users understand and realize the value of Semgrep, write and edit documentation for new or updated Semgrep features, transform draft content from subject matter experts into digestible information for users, help maintain and improve internal technical writing style guidelines, assist in maintaining Semgrep’s open source documentation (Docusaurus), and understand usage data to inform documentation improvements and roadmap.

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation

Software Development

Technical Communication

Content Creation

Editing

Semgrep

Vulnerability detection tool for software development

About Semgrep

Semgrep offers a tool that helps security engineers and developers identify and fix vulnerabilities in their code before deployment. It integrates into existing workflows, providing actionable insights while significantly reducing false positives in open-source vulnerabilities by up to 98% through reachability analysis. The tool is designed for speed, with average scan times of less than 5 minutes, allowing teams to quickly address security issues. Semgrep aims to enhance the security of the software development life cycle, improving productivity and reducing technical debt.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$90.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from Snyk and GitGuardian in the code analysis market.

Rapid evolution of programming languages may outpace Semgrep's tool updates.

Customer concerns about data privacy in cloud-based solutions could affect adoption.

Differentiation

Semgrep reduces false positives in vulnerabilities by up to 98% with reachability analysis.

The tool integrates seamlessly into existing workflows and ticketing systems for developers.

Average scan time is under 5 minutes, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

Upsides

Increased demand for supply chain security tools boosts Semgrep's market potential.

Rise of DevSecOps practices aligns with Semgrep's focus on SDLC security integration.

Growing popularity of IaC tools presents expansion opportunities for Semgrep.

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