Documentation Engineer / Technical Writer at Meta in New York, New York

Job Description:

As a Meta Technical Writer, you will be part of a team responsible for the quality, discoverability, and accuracy of content for internal technologies. You will conduct hands-on research and obtain necessary technical content from subject matter experts while translating it into clear, concise, structured documentation. This may mean documenting something yourself, editing contributed content from someone else, or at other times, fixing and reorganizing existing documentation. In addition, you may also have opportunities to code and project manage for various documentation requests.

Documentation Engineer / Technical Writer Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain documentation for internal technologies, tools, and platforms used within Meta.


• Work closely with engineering, product, and support teams to ensure the quality, discoverability, and accuracy of the content that you create and develop.


• Design, write, and edit technical and process documentation.


• Create and maintain code sample fragments and sample applications, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in computer science, technical writing, physics, mathematics, or chemistry or equivalent experience.


• 2+ years experience in writing, technical documentation, and/or developer outreach for a developer audience or related experience.


• 2+ years experience with a programming language such as JavaScript, Objective-C, Java, PHP, Python, etc.


• Experience writing, proofreading and editing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience programming, using the command-line, trying out user interfaces, and working with prototypes in test environments.


• Experience producing and organizing content with a logical flow.


• Experience meeting multiple deadlines.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$95,000/year to $138,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now