We want people who are passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive strategic marketing initiatives, leveraging advanced analytics techniques to uncover actionable insights, optimize performance, & achieve measurable results.

This is not a general content writing job. If you do not have a strong understanding of web hosting, wordpress, cloud computing, coding, & software development, please do not apply. This role requires deep technical expertise & the ability to break down complex technical concepts into high-quality, engaging content.

We are looking for a Technical Content Writer to join our Organic Growth team at DigitalOcean, reporting to the Head of Organic Growth. This is a specialized technical writing role where you will be responsible for creating high-quality, deeply technical content that educates & informs developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, & cloud professionals.

The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of creating technical content specifically for the cloud computing & web hosting industries. You should have extensive competitive research experience, a strong grasp of coding, & the ability to produce content that includes actual code snippets, configurations, & implementation details.

Additionally, you must stay updated with the latest & upcoming technologies in the cloud & hosting space, conduct competitive analysis, & develop a content calendar that aligns with industry trends & user demand.

What Youll Be Doing:

Technical Content Creation & Research

• Produce highly technical content that covers every aspect of cloud computing, web hosting, & related technologiesincluding server configurations, performance optimizations, DevOps best practices, & coding.
• Conduct in-depth competitive research to identify gaps & opportunities for content development.
• Develop a content roadmap & calendar that aligns with emerging industry trends & updates.
• Write detailed technical tutorials, deep-dive analysis, & troubleshooting guides aimed at developers & IT professionals.
• Ensure that all content includes real-world technical examples, command-line instructions, code snippets, & implementation steps.

Industry Expertise & Continuous Learning

• Stay updated on cloud computing trends, hosting industry developments, & new software releases to ensure content remains accurate, relevant, & valuable.
• Research & write about topics such as WordPress, PHP, laravel, magento, cloud infrastructure, Linux servers, containerization, serverless computing, networking, security, & performance tuning.
• Understand & communicate complex concepts like load balancing, caching, auto-scaling, Kubernetes, & edge computing through technical content.

SEO & Content Optimization

• Collaborate with the SEO & Organic Growth teams to ensure technical content aligns with search intent & best practices.
• Optimize content for technical keywords, developer-focused search terms, & problem-solving queries.
• Ensure all content is structured for readability, includes proper internal linking, & is optimized for developer-focused platforms.

Collaboration & Cross-Team Communication

• Work closely with developers, engineers, product teams, & technical marketers to ensure content is both accurate & aligned with industry best practices.
• Gather insights from customer feedback, support teams, & real-world use cases to produce content that solves real technical challenges.
• Contribute to documentation efforts, providing technical content that supports product adoption & customer success.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in technical content writing with a focus on cloud computing & web hosting.
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud hosting, WordPress, Linux servers, DevOps, infrastructure-as-code, & web hosting technologies.
• Proven experience writing technical content with actual code examples, configurations, command-line instructions, & in-depth troubleshooting steps.
• Strong understanding of coding & scripting languages such as Bash, Python, PHP, JavaScript, or Go.
• Experience with cloud providers (AWS, Google Cloud, DigitalOcean, etc.), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), & hosting environments (Apache, Nginx, LiteSpeed).
• Ability to conduct independent research & produce content that is original, well-researched, & technically sound.
• Experience working with SEO teams to optimize technical content for search engines & developer-focused platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to break down complex topics into actionable insights & step-by-step guides.

If you are a seasoned technical content creator with a strong background in cloud computing, web hosting, & development, & youre ready to create high-impact technical content that educates & informs industry professionals, we encourage you to apply.

Why Youll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. Youll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud & AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, & scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action & a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, & decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, youll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest & most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, & education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth & development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations & preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, & skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company & individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire & the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity & inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, & recognize that diversity of thought & background builds stronger teams & products to serve our customers. We approach diversity & inclusion seriously & thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a hybrid role

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