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Documentation Engineering Manager

AT Meta
Meta

Documentation Engineering Manager

New York, NY

The Infra Documentation Engineering team at Meta is seeking a Documentation Engineering Manager. Our team is primarily focused on working with Meta development teams to create documentation for their internal products. We also create and support programs to improve documentation sentiment across Meta. This manager will support an existing team tasked with building best in class documentation across our Capacity Management and Core Infra spaces. This role will be responsible for not only managing the overall team, hiring new team members and supporting their growth, but also setting the strategy, direction and communication of a team with a mission to enable developers at scale. You'll work with product and engineering leadership to establish priorities, develop content strategy, and communicate regular updates on what's happening with the team and space. You will be responsible for ensuring solid partnerships, steady growth, and measurable impact. This is a full-time position. Documentation is a priority focus for Meta's Infrastructure organization as we scale. The Documentation Engineering Manager will have the opportunity to underpin this growth through key technical initiatives and alignment.

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Documentation Engineering Manager Responsibilities:
  • Manage a high-performing team to create engaging and effective documentation for internal application developers
  • Partner with Engineering and other cross-functional leadership to establish priorities, strategy, and communicate regular updates on documentation initiatives
  • Manage expectations of all interested parties: define clear schedules with key deliverables and milestone dates, identify and communicate risks and adjustments to the overall documentation deliverables
  • Develop and implement key performance indicators to track progress to key metrics and goals, Hire and develop new documentation team members
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years experience in technical documentation, and/or developer outreach for a developer audience
  • 2+ years of experience managing a team
  • 2+ years of experience independently driving technical documentation projects and authoring tools
  • Experience organizing content in a logical flow
  • Demonstrated experience in comprehensive technical documentation, proofreading, and editing
  • Experience partnering with Engineering leadership to establish priorities, strategy, and communicate regular updates on documentation initiatives
  • Proficiency in technical documentation across multiple programming languages based on an understanding of coding and object-oriented design principles
  • Experience defining, measuring, and being accountable for key metrics and performance indicators around the effectiveness of documentation
Preferred Qualifications:
  • BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Technical Communication or a related discipline
  • Experience writing code
About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

$143,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Client-provided location(s): New York, NY, USA
Job ID: a1KDp00000E25gJMAR_1003
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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