Senior Technical Writer
Prophecy

About Prophecy 

The leader in AI-native data preparation and analysis, Prophecy is revolutionizing how the world’s top enterprises turn data chaos into reliable insights. We introduce the AI-native data lifecycle (generate, refine, deploy) where our industry leading AI agents and humans work hand-in-hand in visual and document interfaces to analyze, transform and prepare data, to ship trusted insights at enterprise scale. 

About the Roles

As a Senior Technical Writer at Prophecy, you will own and elevate our product documentation and technical customer communications, working closely with our core product & engineering teams. You will design and deliver  high-impact content that helps  data practitioners - ranging from advanced engineers to business users - use Prophecy to solve complex data prep and analytics problems.

Leveraging your experience in data engineering, data analytics, data prep, and/or business analytics, you will translate sophisticated concepts into precise actionable guidance. You bring strong narrative judgment, a structured approach to information design, and a deep commitment to championing the customer’s perspective in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a rare opportunity to define modern data prep and analysis documentation is created and consumed. You will share Prophecy’s documentation strategy, pushing beyond traditional documentation to set a new industry standard while partnering with a high-performing team at a rapidly growing company.

Ideally You Would Have

Experience

• 6+ years of experience in technical writing with experience in Software Platform or B2B SaaS companies.

• 4+ years of experience working in ETL, data engineering, data prep, data analytics, or business analytics.

• Proficiency in writing content in markdown version controlled in GitHub, and visuals in Figma. 

• Mastery in crafting compelling narratives about a product suite across formats such as user guides, product manuals, quick start guides, and video tutorials.

• Basic code skills & experience working with SDKs, APIs, and CLIs.

Articulation 

• Has an expert command of written English, pairing flawless grammar and syntax with strong editorial judgment to deliver clear, polished, and highly readable technical documentation.

• Brings expert-level clarity to complex technical concepts, converting them into precise, approachable instructions that meets readers where they are.

• Expertly tailors technical documentation for diverse audiences, adjusting depth, tone, and structure to maximize clarity.

Collaboration Skills

• Serves as a trusted documentation partner to product and engineering leaders, ensuring technical accuracy and strategic alignment across all customer-facing content.

• Independently evaluates product behavior functionality through direct use to

Location

San Francisco