Technical Editor

In the cloud, every second counts. On the leading edge of security, Sysdig stops attacks in real time by instantly detecting changes in cloud security risk with runtime insights and open source Falco. We are passionate open source enthusiasts at heart and technical problem-solvers who are continually innovating and delivering powerful solutions to secure cloud-native applications.

We value diverse opinions and open dialogue to spur ideas. We believe in working closely together to achieve our goals, and since our launch, we have been flexible with when and where we work. We’re an international company that understands how to cultivate a strong culture across remote teams. 

And we’re a great place to work too – we’ve been named a “Best Place to Work” by Inc., the San Francisco Business Times and the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and we won six workplace awards from Comparably this year. We have been recognized by Deloitte as one of the 500 fastest-growing organizations for the last four years. 

We are looking for driven team members who want to join us on our mission to lead cloud security globally. Does this sound like the right place for you?

What you will do 

• Maintain the Sysdig Editorial Style Guide - Ensure consistency in language and branding across all content produced. Communicate any changes to the guidelines internally. 
• Train content creators - Scale content creation by empowering authors with the guidelines, support, and feedback they need to hone their writing skills. 
• Review and edit content and copy - Ensure all content meets our brand and writing standards. Improve the readability of our content by revising grammar, sentence structure, and clarity. Stay on top of the editing queue and proactively organize projects and requests. Verify facts, dates, and statistics.
• Improve processes - Help establish and implement quality controls throughout the publication process. Streamline review cycles. 
• Coordinate and prioritize projects - Coordinate with our content team and other stakeholders to map responsibilities, timelines, and priorities. 
• Pitch & create content - Write web copy, as needed. Create SEO-friendly content, as needed. Produce a newsletter for subscribers and customers. 

What you will bring with you

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a related discipline 
• 3+ years experience as an editor and writer 
• The ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively 
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or cloud security
• A portfolio of content you’ve created or edited
• Strong project management skills, keen eye for the details, and passion for keeping projects on schedule 

Why work at Sysdig?

• We’re a well-funded, fast-growing company that has a large enterprise customer base.
• We have a pragmatic and transparent culture from the CEO down.
• We are leading the cloud security market.
• Our open source tools (https://sysdig.com/opensource/) are widely used and loved by technologists and developers.

When you join Sysdig, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, including equity opportunities.
• An international culture with employees in more than 40 countries.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Mental well-being support for you and your family, a wellness alliance, and company-wide recharge days.
• Career growth and development opportunities.

The U.S. annual salary range for this full-time position is between $80,000-$90,000. Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate’s work location, job-related skills, experience and education.

We would love for you to join us! Please reach out even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description. We can always explore other options after starting the conversation. Your background and passion will set you apart, especially if your career is unconventional.

Sysdig values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Sysdig is an equal-opportunity employer. Sysdig does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.