About Akto
Akto is an early-stage AI Agent Security company in the B2B Enterprise SaaS space. We're seed-funded by Accel and Alumni Ventures, building the world's first Agentic Security Platform — securing AI Agents, MCP servers, and their tools and endpoints.
Our platform helps global enterprises secure agent actions, discover connected tools, enforce guardrails, and protect runtime behavior — combining discovery, red teaming, and policy enforcement in one place.
Role Overview
Reports to : CEO and Co-Founder
We are looking for a Technical Documentation Writer who can craft clear, accurate, and insightful technical content that helps customers, developers, and partners understand Akto's product deeply.
You'll own the entire documentation and product content lifecycle from API documentation and release notes to technical blogs and in-product help ensuring Akto's voice is clear, authoritative, and easy to understand.
Key Responsibilities
Product Documentation
- Write and maintain clear, detailed documentation for Akto's product features, APIs, and integrations.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to explain complex workflows from API testing to MCP policy enforcement and runtime guardrails.
- Ensure docs include real payloads, screenshots, and configuration examples.
Knowledge Base & Release Notes
Manage the Akto Help CenterPublish product release notes, FAQs, and setup guides for each release.Maintain structured version control and consistent formatting across all product areas.Product Blogs & Technical Content
Write in-depth product blogs that explain new features, product launches, and 'how it works' articles for engineers and AppSec professionals.Collaborate with the marketing team to align technical storytelling with go-to-market priorities.Simplify complex product updates into crisp, narrative-driven posts that build thought leadership around AI Agent Security and MCP protection.Developer Content
Create step-by-step developer tutorials, SDK guides, and sample integrations.Contribute to API reference documentation and developer onboarding materials.Standardize tone, formatting, and structure across developer-facing content.Collaboration & Review
Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and marketing for technical accuracy.Review UX copy and in-product text to maintain clarity and consistency.Actively collect feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve documentation quality.Qualifications
3 Most Critical Requirements
Exceptional clarity and precision in writing — you simplify the complex.Technical depth — ability to understand network traffic, API flows, and MCP agent operations.Ownership mindset — you take initiative and close loops fast.Rest
2–6 years of experience in technical writing or developer content, ideally in SaaS, cybersecurity, or developer tools.Proficiency with Markdown, Notion, and documentation toolsAbility to create structured and visual content (diagrams, examples, screenshots).Experience writing blogs or long-form explainers on product and engineering topics.Strong collaboration skills across technical and business teams.What We Offer
End-to-end ownership of Akto's product documentation and content voice.Direct collaboration with the founding team and exposure to cutting-edge AI Agent Security technology.Opportunity to shape how the world understands Agentic Security.Ambitious, high-ownership, and fast-paced culture with room to grow.Skills Required
markdown , api documentation