Technical Writer Intern

At HackerRank, we are on a mission to change the world to value skills over pedigree. We are a high-performing, mission-driven team that truly, madly, deeply cares about what we do. We don't see velocity and quality as tradeoffs - both matter. If you take pride in high-impact work and thrive in a driven team, HackerRank is where you belong. This is a 6-month, full-time, in-office internship based in our Bengaluru office. Apply only if you're available for the entire duration. About the Role Are you passionate about simplifying complex technical concepts through clear, engaging content? At HackerRank, we are looking for a Technical Writer Intern who can help us craft high-quality documentation and resources that empower developers and our customers alike. In this role, you'll work closely with product managers, engineers, and the customer success team to create meaningful content that supports our platform and drives user success. What You'll Do - Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation such as user guides, how-to guides, integration guides, FAQs, and release notes for developer and customer audiences - Work closely with product managers, engineers, and customer success teams to gather information and document new features and updates. - Continuously review, update, and improve existing documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency. - Use visuals—such as screenshots and short GIFs—to enhance the clarity and engagement of technical content - Ensure documentation aligns with the HackerRank Documentation Style Guide, including voice, tone, formatting, and terminology. You'll Thrive in This Role If You: - Have a passion for technical writing and creating developer-centric content. - Are curious, detail-oriented, and enjoy explaining how things work. - Excel at breaking down technical topics into simple, digestible content. - Enjoy working collaboratively with product managers, engineers, and customer success teams. - Are a collaborative team player who welcomes feedback. - Have a basic understanding of the Document Development Life Cycle (DDLC). What You Bring - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a Master's degree in English, Journalism, or a related field. - [Bonus] Previous experience with blog writing, documentation, or open-source contributions. - [Bonus] Familiarity with documentation tools, project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Linear), and visual content tools (e.g., Camtasia, ScreenStudio).

HackerRank is a mission-driven organization that is changing the world by valuing skills over pedigree. We are a high-performing, driven team that cares deeply about what we do.