Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Recife, Brazil
Mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs)s in Recife earn about R$200k gross a year ($39k), with most offers between R$170k and R$250k. Recife has about 1.7 million residents and is the 9th largest of the 15 Brazil cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; Brazil has 0, and remote roles can be done from Recife.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) openings we fill in Recife
The four levels PassRidge places in Recife. Placement pay starts at the higher of the city and national median.
Junior Technical Writer
Technical Writer
Senior Technical Writer
Lead Technical Writer
"Talent pipeline" cards are the levels we place, not an employer's vacancy. Real postings are labelled "Market listing". How pay is set.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay by level in Recife
Gross annual pay in BRL. Recife is 0.93× the Brazil median (-7%), which is R$220k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | R$130k | R$160k | R$190k | $30k | |
| Mid-level | R$170k | R$200k | R$250k | $39k | |
| Senior | R$220k | R$270k | R$330k | $52k | |
| Lead | R$270k | R$320k | R$400k | $62k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Recife.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Recife
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use.
- Write test plans, runbooks and release notes
- Document APIs and keep examples runnable
- Edit specs for testability and clarity
- Maintain docs-as-code pipelines
- Interview engineers and QA to capture tacit knowledge
Skills and stack employers ask for
Tools named most often
Time zone
Recife is on America/Recife. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe.
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Recife: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Recife?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Recife earns a median of R$200k a year ($39k), with a p10 to p90 range of R$170k to R$250k. Junior pay starts near R$160k, senior pay is R$270k and leads reach R$320k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Recife?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Recife today, but Brazil has 0 and Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles open to remote candidates in the same time zone are common. Tell us your city and we alert you when a local role opens.
How does Recife pay compare with the rest of Brazil?
Recife ranks 6th of 15 Brazil cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 0.93x the national median (-7%). The national mid-level median is R$220k, so Recife is below it. Against the US it is 57% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Recife ask for?
Writes the test documentation, runbooks and API docs engineers actually use. Typical requirements: Technical writing, Docs-as-code, API documentation, Markdown and Git, Information design. The tools named most often are Jira, Postman.
Can a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) work with US or European teams from Recife?
Recife is on America/Recife. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 7 h with US East, 4 h with London and 3 h with Central Europe. 80% of Technical Writer (QA / Docs) roles are remote-friendly.
How do I get a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) job in Recife with PassRidge?
Tell us your level and stack in the form on this page. A recruiter sends matching roles with the pay shown upfront; it is free for candidates and nothing goes to an employer without your written OK. Our placement range for Recife starts at the higher of the city and national median.