Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Sofia, Bulgaria
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia earns a median of BGN 52k a year ($29k gross). Sofia has about 1.2 million residents and is the 1st largest of the 3 Bulgaria cities we list. No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based here today; Bulgaria has 0, and remote roles can be done from Sofia.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) openings we fill in Sofia
The four levels PassRidge places in Sofia. 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 Sofia
Gross annual pay in BGN. Sofia is 1.08× the Bulgaria median (+8%), which is BGN 48k at mid-level.
| Level | p10 | Median | p90 | Range | Median (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | BGN 33k | BGN 40k | BGN 48k | $22k | |
| Mid-level | BGN 42k | BGN 52k | BGN 63k | $29k | |
| Senior | BGN 56k | BGN 68k | BGN 84k | $38k | |
| Lead | BGN 68k | BGN 83k | BGN 100k | $46k |
Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only. Full Technical Writer (QA / Docs) salary page for Sofia.
What a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) does in Sofia
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
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 h with Central Europe.
Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in other Bulgaria cities
| City | Mid-level median | |
|---|---|---|
| Plovdiv | BGN 42k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
| Varna | BGN 42k | Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs |
Other QA roles in Sofia
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Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Sofia: FAQ
How much does a Technical Writer (QA / Docs) earn in Sofia?
A mid-level Technical Writer (QA / Docs) in Sofia earns a median of BGN 52k a year ($29k), with a p10 to p90 range of BGN 42k to BGN 63k. Junior pay starts near BGN 40k, senior pay is BGN 68k and leads reach BGN 83k.
Are there Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Sofia?
No Technical Writer (QA / Docs) listing is based in Sofia today, but Bulgaria 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 Sofia pay compare with the rest of Bulgaria?
Sofia ranks 1st of 3 Bulgaria cities we track for Technical Writer (QA / Docs) pay, at 1.08x the national median (+8%). The national mid-level median is BGN 48k, so Sofia is above it. Against the US it is 68% below the US median of $90k.
What skills do Technical Writer (QA / Docs) jobs in Sofia 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 Sofia?
Sofia is on Europe/Sofia. A 09:00-17:00 day shares about 1 h with US East, 6 h with London and 7 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 Sofia 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 Sofia starts at the higher of the city and national median.