SDA814, Staff Technical Writer, dev reference doc, C & Linux pref, ~onsite/Sunnyvale, to $100K
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SDA814
Job Title: Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $100K plus bonus and excellent benefits
Audience: Software developers implementing company’s mobile Linux platform
Location: Sunnyvale
On/Offsite: Mostly onsite, 2 days/week telecommuting okay once you’re up to speed
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 couple 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 about creating and customizing applications for the world’s leading smartphones and wireless mobile devices
- Create original 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 three (3) years’ commercial documentation experience in the computer software industry, with a focus on creating developer documentation and APIs
- Knowledge of C programming, including some ability to read C code
- Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and produce multiple concurrent deliverables
- Working knowledge of FrameMaker, Acrobat, and WebWorks Publisher
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a similar area
Desired:
- Familiarity with Linux or another UNIX implementation
- 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
- Demonstrated interest in, or experience with, mobile systems and/or telephony
Summary:
This stable, innovative, and respected technology company is creating an open-source foundation for the next generation of mobile handsets. They seek a technically inclined Technical Writer — or a Software Developer interested in making a career transition into technical writing – to complement their experienced, quality-focused team and help create reference documentation. Technical Writers at this company get plenty of respect, and generate quality deliverables; it’s a place at which talented people are proud to work.
Posted: 5/19/2008
Starts: ASAP
To apply:
Email andrew@synergistech.com with your resume in Word format, and please cite job “SDA814″
