About Us

Flywheel is a dynamic marketing agency specializing in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. We work closely with Synthetix, a leading DeFi protocol, to support and promote its ecosystem. Our mission is to drive growth, engagement, and adoption of innovative DeFi solutions through clear, concise, and accessible documentation and communication.

The Role

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting Synthetix. This position offers an exciting opportunity to translate complex DeFi concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation that will help drive the adoption and understanding of Synthetix and its ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for Synthetix, including user guides, API documentation, and developer resources

2. Collaborate with Synthetix developers, product managers, and community members to gather and validate technical information

3. Develop and maintain a consistent documentation style guide for all Synthetix-related content

4. Write clear, concise explanations of DeFi concepts related to Synthetix for various platforms and audiences

5. Update and improve existing documentation based on user feedback and protocol updates

6. Create tutorials and how-to guides for users and developers interacting with Synthetix

7. Contribute to the creation of educational content about Synthetix and its role in the broader DeFi ecosystem

8. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date, accurate, and aligned with the latest protocol developments

9. Work with the marketing team to ensure technical content aligns with broader communication strategies

10. Participate in the Synthetix community to gather insights and address documentation-related queries

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field

- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in the technology or finance sector

- Strong understanding of blockchain technology and DeFi concepts, with specific knowledge of Synthetix being a significant plus

- Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail

- Ability to explain complex technical concepts in simple, easy-to-understand language

- Experience with documentation tools and content management systems

- Proficiency in Markdown, HTML, and other documentation formats

- Familiarity with API documentation and developer-focused content

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

- Experience in creating documentation for different audience levels (e.g., end-users, developers, institutional clients)

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in writing documentation for blockchain or DeFi projects

- Understanding of Solidity or other smart contract languages

- Familiarity with GitHub and version control systems

- Knowledge of SEO best practices for technical content

- Experience with data visualization tools for creating diagrams and flowcharts

What We Offer

- 100% health care coverage

- Fully remote work environment

- Flexible schedule (within East Coast business hours)

- Opportunity to work with a leading DeFi protocol and shape its documentation strategy

- Professional development and learning opportunities in the rapidly evolving DeFi space

- Collaborative team culture with direct impact on the growth and adoption of Synthetix

Flywheel DeFi

Technical Writer

United Statesfull-timeUp to 120k a year