JetBrains delivers intelligent software solutions that make developers more productive by simplifying their challenging tasks, automating the routine, and helping them adopt the best development practices.
We’re looking for a technical writing intern to join the IntelliJ IDEA Documentation team and contribute to the documentation for JetBrains’ best-known IDE.
Create clear and technically precise documentation.
Maintain and constantly improve the existing documentation.
Create and maintain visuals, including screenshots, animations, and videos.
Work closely with the product development team to get a clear understanding of how the product works.
Process user feedback.
Create documentation using an XML-based markup.
Better understand the target audience of your content, learn about the types of content and their specific purposes.
Follow the docs-as-code approach when writing documentation.
Reuse and customize the existing content to comply with the single source authoring methodology.
Interview subject matter experts to learn more about product features.
Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Technical Writing, Software Development, Communications, Product Management, Computer Science, or a related field
Excellent command of oral and written English
Attention to detail
Keen interest in the IT sphere, general understanding of the software development lifecycle
Knowledge of any programming language is a plus. Basic knowledge of Java and Kotlin is a big plus
Enthusiasm and passion for learning new technologies
Ability to convey complex ideas in simple terms
Experience with JetBrains IDEs
Basic knowledge of Git