Senior Technical Writer, Blockchain Solutions

Job title: Senior Technical Writer, Blockchain Solutions

Company: Ripple

Job description: The WorkWe’re looking for a Senior Technical Writer to join our team and empower developers and institutions to build on the XRP Ledger. In this high-impact role, you’ll craft world-class technical content, including comprehensive documentation, insightful use cases, and clear code samples, all focused on solving real-world financial problems with blockchain-based solutions at an institutional scale.You’ll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and developer growth teams to ensure our documentation is complete, clear, relevant, and makes a significant impact on our audience.What you’ll do and the impact you’ll have:

• Create and update documentation for the XRP Ledger, including concepts, developer API references, robust sample code, and end-to-end tutorials.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering, developer growth, and other subject matter experts to understand and translate complex technical concepts into easily digestible content for diverse audiences
• Develop compelling, scenario-based use cases that highlight the practical application and real-world value of our blockchain solutions for institutional clients and developers.
• Craft clear, actionable tutorials and code samples in languages like Node.js, Python, JavaScript, and Java to accelerate developer integration.
• Continuously improve the user and developer experience by contributing to documentation tools and processes that enhance efficiency, scalability, and collaboration.
• Advocate for our users, proactively identifying problems and ensuring our content effectively addresses their needs.
• Stay ahead of blockchain and Web3 developments to keep our documentation current, relevant, and forward-looking.
• Review and edit content from peers, maintaining consistency, clarity, and adherence to style guides.

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years of experience as a technical writer, with a proven track record of writing for developer audiences, ideally in financial institutions or FinTech infrastructure.
• Demonstrated expertise documenting complex software systems and developer APIs, particularly in FinTech, enterprise software, or blockchain/cryptocurrency.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating a meticulous approach to English language proficiency and attention to detail.
• Deep customer empathy and strong analytical abilities to translate user needs into clear, concise documentation and tutorials.
• Strong technical competence and hands-on proficiency in developing functional tutorials and code samples in at least one language such as Node.js, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Expertise with Linux, Git, Swagger (OpenAPI), Markdown, and docs-as-code methodologies.
• A compelling portfolio of technical writing samples showcasing your ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively.

Bonus points for:

• Practical knowledge of blockchain fundamentals and their application in solutions.
• Familiarity with gRPC and specific blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Solana, or XRP Ledger.)
• Comfort with HTML, CSS, and React for documentation styling and optimization.
• Experience with open-source developer ecosystems, contributions, or community engagement.

Expected salary:

Location: New York City, NY

Job date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:51:11 GMT

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