Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.
Documentation Engineer Responsibilities
- Turn technical information into engaging language, partnering with Meta designers, researchers, and engineers to plan and create the technical content for Meta products.
- Create and maintain internal and external technical documentation for technologies and tools used within Meta to make them easier to use for non-technical users.
- Define and drive technical documentation projects, and work prototype hardware in test environments to design, write, and edit technical and process documentation.
- Perform system research and obtain the necessary technical information from subject matter experts and then translate it into clear, concise, structured documentation.
- Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure the quality, discoverability, and accuracy of the technical content.
- Annotate systems and develop concise content and guidelines for annotators.
- Create technical documentation for multiple platforms such as web, iOS, and Android to create and maintain code sample fragments and sample apps.
- Responsible for planning, writing, editing, testing, and improving content including interface language, product education materials, product names, navigational nomenclature and other guideline materials.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Technical Writing, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry or related field, and three years of experience in the job offered or in a technical writing- related occupation. Requires three years of experience in the following:
- 1. Writing, technical documentation, and/or developer outreach for a developer audience or equivalent experience
- 2. Programming language such as JavaScript, Objective-C, Java, PHP, or Python
- 3. Experience writing, proofreading and editing
- 4. Experience independently defining and driving technical documentation projects
- 5. Experience with authoring tools such as XML, HTML, Markdown, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
- 6. Experience producing and organizing content with a logical flow
- 7. Experience programming, using the command-line, trying out user interfaces, and working with prototype hardware in test environments and
- 8. Experience meeting multiple deadlines
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$164,836/year to $194,700/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .