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At a Glance:

Makersite is an award-winning data software company that empowers teams to manage product sustainability, cost and compliance, simultaneously, from web to browser. Our mission is to help manufacturing companies make better decisions and create safer, more sustainable products through data-driven analysis. We believe that technology can help corporations to have a more positive impact on their environment. That is why we developed a platform that uses cutting edge technology, big data and breakthrough algorithms to deliver product intelligence unlike anything on the market.

For manufacturing companies with complex supply chains that want to accelerate product development, build resilience or reduce costs, Makersite is a disruptive digital twin platform that uses AI to connect and enrich cross-departmental data into live models for analysis, collaboration and decision support. Digital twins can be used to understand how externalities like regulations, supply shortages etc. affect a business and help teams evaluate scenarios taking into account multiple criteria like costs, environment, compliance etc. at the same time.

We are a fast-growing start-up of 30+ people. We are a remote team based in Germany, with colleagues worldwide, including the USA, UK, and Japan. We are on a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable economy by changing the way things are made.

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for someone that is passionate about the power of AI, data, and software and how it speeds up decision-making. We want you to join us in building a solution that empowers the largest manufacturers to make sustainable product and supply chain decisions – from design to end of life.

The role:

The Software Technical Writer will be reporting to the VP of Services. You will create applications that update through new plug-in releases and cloud services. You will research the subject matter, understand its functionality and interview team members to create software documentation. You will deliver complex information and deliver it in a valuable and comprehensive way and be responsible for:-

• Creating and setting up both Technical and Business documentation
• Supporting and contributing towards a highly functional agile environment

• Creating how-to videos to compliment documentation.
• Participating in meetings with the documentation team.
• Creating and managing online documentation.

• Helping with the user experience (UX) of an application.
• Working with source document management systems.
• Submitting the software documentation for technical review.
• Working on many documents at once.

The right person would have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field such as English, Computer Science, Computer Programming or Communications.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Software Technical Writer

• Critical thinking and communication skills
• Knowledge of programming languages and scientific and technical products.
• Experience in setting up Knowledge base / WIKIs / Knowledge management
• Knowledge of Confluence
• Proven experience in the creation of templates for different purposes such as clients, internal users and technical users.
• A good understanding of what each audience, team and collaborator needs to stay informed.
• Good audience analysis.

Benefits

What you can expect from us:

The facts:

• Competitive salary
• 30 days of paid time off per year
• Remote-first (if you wish to)
• Office in Stuttgart
• Generous development budget

• Your choice of work equipment (Apple or Microsoft)

The feelings:

• Purpose: Build something meaningful that you can look back on with pride instead of ‘another block-chain app’

• Great colleagues: We’re open, transparent, international, and inclusive
• Work-Life-Balance: As a remote-first company, you’re trusted from day one to do your best work when it works for you
• Pride: We’re already making meaningful change with international and well-known customers that share our vision
• Security: Realistic growth plans that do not hold back on our ambitions to change the way things are made
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If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Makersite, check out our Career Page: https://makersite.io/careers/

About the process:

We try to keep the process short and to the point to welcome you to Makersite as soon as possible!

• CV & Cover letter

Send us your detailed CV and a cover letter.

• Talent Call

You will meet with one of our Talent team members and have an exploratory call about the role requirements, life at Makersite, as well as your background and aspirations.

• Hiring Manager Interview

You will then be scheduled to have an interview with the hiring manager. You will have the opportunity to ask about the company and the role, and we will ask you questions about your experiences and goals.

• Panel Interview

After your interview with the Hiring Manager, we hold a panel interview that evaluates the skills required for the role. You will meet with more members of our team and may be asked to complete a presentation or task.

• Meet the CEO

You will have an opportunity to speak to Neil and to ask questions about the role, your ambitions, and the ambitions of Makersite. We need to be right for you as much as you need to be for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

If you have a medical condition or an inidual need for an adjustment to our process, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best – please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that may be needed.

At Makersite, we are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes ersity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe erse teams are the best and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation (and any other status protected by applicable law). All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.