Technical Writer

Job responsibilities:

• Write and maintain User Manuals for model libraries (IP) and tools methodologies.
• Create documentation in DITA XML using Oxygen Author adhering to Synopsys Guidelines and build the doc package using standard templates.
• Co-ordinate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and design teams to seek inputs and handle doc reviews for completion.
• Ensure timely release of documents in line with scheduled product releases
• Ensure accuracy of documents within short turnaround times
• Keep documents up to date with changing customer requirements and technological advancements
• Proactively track and co-ordinate with other technical writers for current/upcoming assignments
• Assist Product development teams in reviewing and editing Internal Documentation etc.
• Follow the doc conventions as per the Synopsys Style Guide

Pre-requisites:

• Positive temperament and attitude
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with XML code and Python code for creating and maintaining doc contents and required automations.
• Accountability for the tasks responsible.
• Good team player
• Tools:
• Mandatory:
• DITA XML authoring
• Familiarity with XML code
• Preferred:
• VS Code
• Adobe Acrobat
• MS-Office
• Screen Capturing tool
• Version Control System - GitHub
• Knowledge/experience

Mandatory:

• Optimistic attitude to learn and improve
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle and Document Development Life Cycle
• Know how to author doc with XML codes
• Ability to create doc templates and create documents from scratch if required
• Have flair for writing,
• Eye for detail
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of English; familiarity with American English spellings
• 1-2 years of relevant experience

Preferred:

• Experience in writing User Manuals/Technical Documents preferably from EDA/semiconductor industry
• Expertise in GitHub processesle