Perplexity is revolutionizing search. We are seeking a Technical Content Writer to join our team and work closely with our API, Design, Marketing, and Brand teams. You will lead our API content development and strategy by amplifying the magic of Perplexity with a unique tone, exceptional writing skills, and a passion for cutting-edge technology.

This is a hybrid contract role based in San Francisco, CA. $75 per hour/40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional and captivating content for the API - starter projects, product & feature guides, emails, social media posts, support pages, FAQs, and blog posts.
• Identify content opportunities and novel ways to bring out the value prop of the API through curated content.
• Synthesize complex AI-related topics and feature releases into understandable and digestible copy for a technical and non-technical audience alike.
• Track content performance via internal data and analytics tools; analyze and optimize engagement metrics of the content.
• Work closely with our Design and Brand teams to adhere to current guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of content writing and strategy experience, ideally with API products.
• Proficiency in HTML/CSS and fundamentals of common programming languages like Python and Javascript.
• World-class writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a unique voice and tone.
• Understanding of technical details like networking, security, and REST.
• Familiarity with techniques like prompting, function calling, and RAG.
• Extreme attention to detail paired with fast-paced execution.
• 0-to-1 development of API documentation material, including blogs, starter projects, and guides.
• Experience with international brands and multiple languages