CommunityJobsAdviceEventsReviewsFor EmployersFor ClientsCoach Connect
CommunityJobsAdviceEvents
JOB SEARCH

Technical Writer (API)

Autodesk

4

(10)

India (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to Autodesk:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid parental and maternity leaves, as well as up to $10k per calendar year for adoption, IVF, & other fertility services.
  • Paid discretionary time off for salaried employees plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after every 4 years of service.
  • A flexible workplace for most roles that meets business needs, while supporting employees with office, hybrid & remote work preferences.

    • #25WD88706

    Position summary

    derstand and use our APIs

    • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to understand features, use cases, and workflows - and translate them into effective documentation

    • Review API request/response payloads, test endpoints in Postman or Swagger, and ensure examples and workflows are accurate and complete

    • Participate in team documentation reviews, ensuring consistency, tone, and structural cohesion across the documentation ecosystem

    • Track and document API changes across versions and highlight breaking changes or key differences to minimize developer confusion

    Minimum Qualifications

    • 5-7+ years of experience in technical writing for SaaS products, including at least 2 years of direct API documentation experience

    • Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to explain complex systems in simple, accurate, developer-friendly language

    • Hands-on experience using tools like Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, or equivalent API clients

    • Ability to read and understand JSON, REST APIs, and basic code samples (e.g., JavaScript, Python)

    • Self-driven and detail-oriented, with the confidence to test and explore APIs independently

    • Open to receiving and giving feedback and committed to continuous improvement

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience working on a globally distributed team across multiple time zones

    • Familiarity with GitHub, static site generators (e.g., Docusaurus), and Markdown

    • Exposure to enterprise developer documentation strategies and internal knowledge base tools

    • A strong writing portfolio with at least one sample of API or developer documentation (public links or anonymized PDFs are fine)

    #LI-DP1

    Learn More

    About Autodesk

    Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

    We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

    When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

    Salary transparency
    Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

    Diversity & Belonging
    We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

    Are you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?

    Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

    Why you should apply for a job to Autodesk:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4/5 in supportive management
  • 60% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 75% say the CEO supports gender diversity
    • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Paid parental and maternity leaves, as well as up to $10k per calendar year for adoption, IVF, & other fertility services.
  • Paid discretionary time off for salaried employees plus a 6-week paid sabbatical after every 4 years of service.
  • A flexible workplace for most roles that meets business needs, while supporting employees with office, hybrid & remote work preferences.