Documentation Engineer

Mapbox
United States
Workplace: RemoteFull timeUSD 82,450 - 111,550 annuallyFunction: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)Experience: 2-4 yearsSkills: ["Clear writing","Technical communication","Problem-solving","Prioritization","Independent execution"]

Help maintain and improve docs.mapbox.com by applying product and coding knowledge to keep documentation accurate, current, and easy for developers to use. Make routine updates, triage user feedback, and manage the git/GitHub workflow for contributions to a markdown/MDX + React.js static documentation site. Partner with product teams on launches and prototype lightweight tooling to streamline doc updates.

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Mapbox
Mapbox
1 day ago

Documentation Engineer

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Job Summary

Help maintain and improve docs.mapbox.com by applying product and coding knowledge to keep documentation accurate, current, and easy for developers to use. Make routine updates, triage user feedback, and manage the git/GitHub workflow for contributions to a markdown/MDX + React.js static documentation site. Partner with product teams on launches and prototype lightweight tooling to streamline doc updates.
Location: United States
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Content & Editorial (Writing/Editing)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Keep docs.mapbox.com accurate by correcting errors, clarifying language, updating code samples, and syncing content with product changes.
  • •Triage documentation user feedback, collaborate across the org to fix issues quickly, and escalate items needing deeper attention.
  • •Manage the git/GitHub workflow for docs contributions, including branching, pull requests, and reviews.
  • •Work in Mapbox product surfaces (web, mobile, and/or embedded SDKs) to understand what you document.
  • •Partner with product teams on feature and product launches, and prototype lightweight tooling to make doc updates faster.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 82,450 - 111,550 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceParental LeaveRemote WorkRetirement

Key Requirements

  • •2-4 years of professional experience
  • •Comfortable with git/GitHub workflows, markdown/MDX, and React.js (docs site requires real coding ability)
  • •Writes clearly and enjoys explaining technical concepts through docs, tutorials, or troubleshooting guides
  • •Curious and willing to use the Mapbox product (web, mobile, and/or embedded SDKs) to document it accurately
  • •Can manage multiple small projects, prioritize independently, and see updates through to publication with minimal oversight
Experience:2-4 yearsDeveloper toolsSaaS
Skills:Clear writingTechnical communicationProblem-solvingPrioritizationIndependent execution
Tech Stack:GitGitHubMarkdownMDXReact.jsStatic site

Company Brief

Mapbox
Provides a location platform of maps, APIs, SDKs and data for developers and enterprises to build custom maps, navigation, and location-aware applications across mobile, web, logistics, and automotive use cases.
Industry: API Platforms
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Revenue: USD 100M to 250M
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Washington, United States
Founded: 2010
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