Position Description
We are looking for the rare individual who has a passion for precise language, enjoys communicating clearly and effectively through written media, and a knack for paying careful attention to details and deadlines. This very experienced writer will help us in our customer product documentation group. We create user guides, reference manuals, datasheets, and quick start guides for our complex product lines of customizable SoC products.
As a Technical Writer for the Design IP group, you will be responsible for developing and writing user collateral across all Design IP product lines and working with the Tech Pubs Manager and team to design and implement a ‘best in class’ configurable, topic-based documentation system.
Responsibilities
Write, edit, proofread, and prepare product documentation to support product releases
Work closely with engineering, customer support, and product management teams to create and ensure the readability, technical accuracy, and completeness of the product documentation
Convert content into DITA XML format to aid in transition to modular documentation
Position Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to company documentation and quality assurance standards
Proven ability to understand and retain complex concepts and transform these concepts into technical content that is suitable for customer documents
Working knowledge of publications tools such as FrameMaker, MS Word, oXygen, Visio
Experience developing DITA-XML documentation is a plus
Positive teamwork skills to conduct interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation
Ability to deliver documentation timely and communicate schedule risks or issues
Experience in writing technical documentation for semiconductor IPs or SoC designs.
Knowledge of documentation tools for scripting languages is a plus.
Working knowledge of programming languages, Verilog
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience as a technical writer
Requires BA or BS or greater in a relevant technical field, English, or Technical Communications
Writing Samples are required
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https://ip.cadence.com/ipportfolio/ip-portfolio-overview
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