SMD807, Sr Technical Writer, dev doc, read C, Linux pref ~onsite/Sunnyvale, to $110K
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SMD807
Job Title: Senior Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $110K plus bonuses and excellent benefits
Audience: Software developers implementing company’s mobile Linux platform
Location: Sunnyvale
On/Offsite: Mostly onsite, 2 days/week telecommuting okay
Relo/Visa: No
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Smartphone open-source application development platform
Company Size:
[ ] Small
[x] Medium
[ ] Large
[ ] Very Large
Company History:
[ ] Pre-IPO Startup
[x] Established Company
[ ] Industry Leader
Team:
Four senior-level Technical Writers, and a few contractors, reporting to an experienced Technical Publications Manager
Tasks:
- Develop, deliver, and maintain clear, accurate publications, online help, and related web content that teaches developers to create and customize compelling applications for the world’s leading smartphones and wireless mobile devices
- Create original API reference and customization documentation, programmers’ guides, and white papers
- Collaborate with Engineering, Marketing, QA, and Support to define documentation requirements and manage projects to ensure quality, timely deliverables
- Work with SMEs and other writers to ensure documentation meets both product and customer requirements and is delivered in multiple formats
Required:
- At least six (6) years’ commercial documentation experience in the computer software industry, with a focus on creating developer documentation and APIs
- Strong knowledge of C programming, including the ability to read C code
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and produce multiple concurrent deliverables
- Proficiency with FrameMaker, Acrobat, and WebWorks Publisher
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a similar area
Desired:
- Familiarity with Linux
- Working knowledge of a GUI development toolkit, ideally GTK
- Ability to read C++ and/or Java code
- Understanding of XML and XML-based authoring
- Working knowledge of Doxygen, JavaDoc, or similar document-generation systems
- Proven ability to write for embedded systems or about open-source software
- Experience with mobile systems and/or telephony
Summary:
This well-funded, take-the-long-term-view company is developing the foundation for the next generation of mobile handsets. They need a smart, technical, C-literate Technical Writer to complement their experienced, quality-focused team and help create original API documentation and developer’s tutorials guides. This is not a “throw it over the wall and pray” shop, but rather a well-managed, talented department that gets a lot of respect.
The ideal candidate will also have a keen interest in and knowledge of wireless mobile devices and the wireless industry, as well as resourcefulness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Posted: 4/8/2008
Starts: ASAP
To apply:
Email andrew@synergistech.com with your resume in Word format, and please cite job “SMD807″
