Senior Technical Writer

As Marqetas Senior Technical Writer you will shape how developers build on our platform by creating and scaling documentation for APIs SDKs and platform experiences. Our documentation is a core product surface and often the first interface that developers encounter so it must clearly reflect the systems actual behavior. This role goes beyond writing. You will improve how documentation is structured generated and maintained at scale using tooling automation and AI while driving clarity usability and self-serve integration. You will partner closely with Product Engineering and Design as part of a collaborative team that treats documentation as a critical part of the developer experience.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within Ontario or British Columbia Canada. Wed love for you to join us!

This position is not for an existing vacancy.

The Impact Youll Have

• Create clear API and SDK documentation that enables fast successful integration.
• Ensure accuracy with real request and response examples grounded in system behavior.
• Partner with Engineering and Product to validate APIs and maintain code-to-doc alignment.
• Improve discoverability and self-serve onboarding by treating documentation as a product.
• Use docs-as-code and AI-driven tooling to improve accuracy and reduce drift.
• Apply AI and automation to scale content creation and updates
• Identify gaps through customer feedback and drive continuous improvement
• Align cross-functionally on documentation priorities and standards

Who You Are

• 5 years writing for developer audiences including APIs and SDKs
• Strong understanding of REST APIs JSON and integration workflows
• Experience with OpenAPI or Swagger in API-first environments
• Proficient in docs-as-code tools such as GitHub Markdown Jira and Postman
• Able to read code test APIs and ensure code-to-doc alignment
• Proven ability to improve documentation clarity structure and usability
• Experience using AI or automation to scale documentation workflows
• Experience in fintech banking or payments with knowledge of integrations
• Strong understanding of developer experience and information architecture
• Strong communicator who can operate independently

Nice-To-Haves

• Experience with SDK documentation across web or mobile.
• Familiarity with developer onboarding flows and sandbox environments.
• Background in engineering product or developer relations.
• Experience in measuring and improving documentation effectiveness.
• Familiarity with modern documentation platforms such as Mintlify

Recruiter For This Role

• Prashant

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual Onsite consisting of 3-4 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.

When determining salaries we consider several factors including but not limited to skills prior experience and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position reflected in CAD is: 81000 - 101200

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. Thats why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation Marqeta offers

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible vacation time
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual development dollars to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1