Technical Writer II

As a Technical Writer II, you will drive documentation efforts, particularly in software documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with business and user goals.

You ll collaborate with cross-functional teams developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to transform complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging, and structured content. This role requires technical depth, strong editorial skills, and a forward-thinking approach to content strategy, information architecture, and AI-assisted documentation.

Responsibilities

Documentation Leadership

• Own end-to-end software documentation, from planning to publication.
• Enforce documentation standards, style guides, and best practices.
• Maintain information architecture to ensure findability, scalability, and reusability of content.

• Edit and publish API documentation, SDK guides, developer documentation, and release notes.
• Drive release notes quality by ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency for diverse audiences.

• Use AI-assisted authoring tools to enhance documentation productivity and content quality.
• Work with Git architecture and modern version control systems for collaborative documentation workflows.
• Apply automation, scripting, or lightweight programming skills to streamline content management and delivery.

• Research and understand user needs to ensure documentation supports their tasks effectively.
• Continuously improve documentation based on user feedback, analytics, and usability studies.

Skills You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Technical Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, BCA, MCA, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing.
• Proven experience in creating and managing software documentation (APIs, SDKs, release notes).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Superior project management and stakeholder management expertise.
• Strong understanding of information architecture, content strategy, and version control (Git).
• Proficiency with the following tools and technologies:
  • Git, Command-line interface
  • HTML, Markdown
  • Doxygen, C, C++
  • DITA, CCMS, Oxygen XML Editor
  • MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Visio

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming knowledge (Python, JavaScript, or C/C++) is a plus.
• Experience in leveraging AI tools for content creation and quality assurance.
• Prior experience with semiconductor or embedded systems documentation.
• Familiarity with agile workflows, content automation, and continuous documentation practices.
• Experience in managing documentation projects within open-source communities.