Job Category: Engineering
Req Number: 20423
Location: Dublin, USA
Description:
Sybase is looking for Technical Publications Manager. This is a high profile, leadership and writing position for Sybase’s mobility product. This is a senior position responsible for creating high-quality, usable technical documentation for our software products. Documentation includes developer, reference, and administration content as well as online help systems. [...]
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Sybase Tech Pubs Manager – Dublin
Posted in east bay, manager, project management, software, staff opp, technical writer on June 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Contract Technical Writer, read PL/SQL, internal doc w/ Word, onsite SF, long-term, ~$40+/hr W2
Posted in contract opp, san francisco, software, technical writer on February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
CPL902, Contract Technical Writer, read PL/SQL, internal doc w/ Word, onsite SF, long-term, ~$40+/hr W2
Synergistech is not a vendor to this client, nor are we being paid by the agency that is. We are routing qualified candidates’ resumes to an existing contractor, who may receive (and share) a referral fee.
NB: If you’re not willing to [...]
Contract Technical Writer, open-source dev doc, review coord/proj mgt, 2 mos, ~onsite SF, <$60/hr 1099
Posted in contract opp, project management, san francisco, software, technical writer on February 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
CDR903, Technical Writer, open-source dev doc, review coord/proj mgt, 2 mos, ~onsite SF, <$60/hr 1099
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CDR903
Job Title: Contract Technical Writer (dev doc review coordinator)
Cash/Prizes: Up to $60/hr on a 1099 basis
Audience: Software developers and report designers
Location: Downtown San Francisco (SoMA), easily accessible by BART
On/Offsite: Entirely onsite
Duration: 2 months, with possibility of [...]
Contract Technical Writer, dev tutorial for mobile apps, 2+ mos, some onsite/Fremont, ~$75/hr 1099
Posted in contract opp, east bay, software on September 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
CMA821, Contract Technical Writer, dev tutorial for mobile apps, 2+ mos, some onsite/Fremont, ~$75/hr 1099
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CMA821
Job Title: Contract Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Approx $75/hr 1099 (more if you can prove you deserve it)
Audience: Developers of mobile applications, carriers, MVNOs, content providers, and advertisers
Location: Fremont, and offsite (as agreed)
On/Offsite: Regular onsite visits will be [...]
Northern California Technical Communication Competition (“Touchstone”), 2008-2009 – Call for Entries
Posted in east bay, marin, peninsula, san francisco, software, south bay, technical writer on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The 2008-09 Touchstone competition is now accepting entries in the following categories: technical publications, technical art, and online technical communication.
Touchstone, the Northern California Technical Communication Competition, is co-sponsored by the Bay Area chapters of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Proceeds help support chapter activities and are the sole support of the STC Kenneth Gordon [...]
“Introduction to Developer Documentation” course, 10/6 – 11/19/08 (Last chance)
Posted in software, technical writer on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
About the Course
“Introduction to Developer Documentation” is an introductory course in documenting Java APIs for individuals either new to writing developer documentation or who wish more guidance and structure than that provided by self-study of Bitzone’s book.
The course uses “Documenting APIs: Writing Developer Documentation for Java APIs and SDKs” as the textbook and also incorporates [...]
Synergistech’s view of the Silicon Valley job market
Posted in contract opp, editor, hardware, instructional design, manager, peninsula, san francisco, software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer, toolsmith, trainer, user experience (UX) on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What’s hot, what’s not, and what to do about it?
Synergistech Communications recently posted its perspective on the state of the job market for technical communicators in Silicon Valley, together with candid advice on where the money is and how to remain in demand.
Synergistech’s take on current Silicon Valley contract rates for ten kinds of technical [...]
Found a technical communications opening you can’t fill?
Posted in east bay, peninsula, san francisco, software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just not the right match?
If you’re hunting for work as a technical communicator in the SF Bay Area and find an opportunity you can’t fill yourself, consider telling the hiring manager about Synergistech and giving us his or her contact information. If we succeed in filling the position, we’ll pay you up to $1000. Here [...]
Contract Developmental Editor, Palo Alto (CDE820)
Posted in contract opp, editor, peninsula, software on August 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
CDE820, Contract Developmental Editor (3-6 mos, part onsite/Palo Alto), to $65/hr W2
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CID819
Job Title: Contract Developmental Editor
Cash/Prizes: Up to $65/hr W2 (firm)
Audience: Economists, securities traders, and financial analysts
Location: Palo Alto
On/Offsite: ~2 or more days/week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Duration: 3-6 months
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Developer of software that facilitates financial analysis
Company Size:
[x] Small
[ ] Medium
[ ] Large
[ [...]
Contract Instructional Designer (3-6 mos, part onsite/Palo Alto), to $65/hr W2
Posted in contract opp, instructional design, peninsula, software on August 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CID819
Job Title: Contract Instructional Designer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $65/hr W2 (firm)
Audience: Economists, securities traders, and financial analysts
Location: Palo Alto
On/Offsite: ~2 or more days/week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Duration: 3-6 months
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Developer of software that facilitates financial analysis
Company Size:
[x] Small
[ ] Medium
[ ] Large
[ ] Very Large
Company History:
[x] Pre-IPO Startup
[ ] Established Company
[ ] Industry [...]
Contract Marcom and End-User Technical Writer, 3+ mos, part onsite/Palo Alto, to $65/hr W2 (CME816)
Posted in contract opp, peninsula, software, technical writer, tagged technical writer, end user, end-user documentation, finance, marketing communications, white papers, proposals, conceptual overviews, brochures, workflows, quick-start guides, training materials, financial analysis on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
CME816, Contract Marcom and End-User Technical Writer (3+ mos, part onsite/Palo Alto), to $65/hr W2
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CME816
Job Title: Contract Marketing Communications and End-User Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $65/hr W2 (firm)
Audience: Economists, securities traders, and financial analysts
Location: Palo Alto
On/Offsite: ~2+ days/week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Duration: 3-6 months
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Developer of software that facilitates financial analysis
Company Size:
[x] [...]
Contract API Technical Writer, 3+ mos, part onsite/Palo Alto, to $65/hr W2 (CAP817)
Posted in contract opp, peninsula, software, technical writer, tagged API reference, example code, Java, read Java, technical writer on July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
CAP817, Contract API Technical Writer, 3+ mos, part onsite/Palo Alto, to $65/hr W2
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: CAP817
Job Title: Contract Java API Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $65/hr W2 (firm)
Audience: Software developers implementing financial analysis software suite
Location: Palo Alto
On/Offsite: ~2+ days/week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Duration: 3-6 months
Company Industry/Products/Services:
Developer of software that facilitates financial analysis
Company Size:
[x] Small
[ ] Medium
[ [...]
Senior/Lead Technical Writer, project mgt & user doc, onsite San Jose, CA, to $100K (STP815)
Posted in hardware, project management, software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer, tagged biotech, end-user documentation, online help, pharmaceutical, project manager, single-sourcing, technical writer on July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
STP815, Senior/Lead Technical Writer, project mgt & user doc, onsite San Jose, CA, to $100K
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: STP815
Job Title: Senior or Lead Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $100K base salary, plus a savings incentive plan (similar to a 401k) with a 6% company match, plus a(n almost-unheard-of) traditional pension plan, plus great health, disability, [...]
User Experience (UX) Director, collaborative hiring web app, San Francisco, CA, $generous + pre-IPO options (SUD818)
Posted in director, information architect, manager, san francisco, software, staff opp, user experience (UX), tagged director, graphic designer, information architect, interface design, san francisco, usability, user experience (UX), visual design on July 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SUD818, User Experience (UX) Director, collaborative hiring web app, San Francisco, CA, $generous + pre-IPO options
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SUD818
Job Title: Director of User Experience
Cash/Prizes: Very generous* base salary plus competitive benefits and pre-IPO stock options. (* Our source has asked us to keep their salary range confidential.)
Audience: Jobseekers accessing company’s corporate recruiting platform
Location: [...]
Technical Writer, mobile Linux platform, to $100K – Sunnyvale, CA (SDA814)
Posted in software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer, tagged api doc, API reference, developer tutorial, documentation, Doxygen, FrameMaker, JavaDoc, mobile systems, read C code, read C#, read Java, sdk doc, smartphones, technical writer, telephony, WebWorks, white paper, wireless, XML on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Technical Publications Manager, mobile dev doc – Sunnyvale, CA (SMP812)
Posted in contract opp, manager, software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer, tagged api doc, apple, application framework, developer tutorials, DITA, Linux, middleware, mobile platform, networking, offshore, open source, palmsource, pre-IPO, sdk doc, smartphone, technical publications manager, technical writer, wind river systems, XML on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SMP812, Technical Publications Manager, mobile apps platform dev doc, ~onsite Sunnyvale, $open
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SMP812
Job Title: ‘Working’ Technical Publications Manager, potentially contract-to-perm
Cash/Prizes: Whatever it take$, plus benefits that include pre-IPO equity (once you go ‘perm’)
Audience: Software developers implementing development platform for wireless devices
Location: Sunnyvale
On/Offsite: At least two (2) days a week onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Company [...]
Lead Technical Writer with UX & dev doc, to $120K – Sunnyvale, CA (SLX811)
Posted in software, south bay, staff opp, technical writer, user experience (UX), tagged API reference, developer tutorial, documentation, eclipse, FrameMaker, GTK, gtk glade, project manager, read C code, read C#, read Java, technical writer, user-interface guidelines, ux, WebWorks on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SLX811, Staff Lead Technical Writer w/ UX exp, dev doc, Linux pref ~onsite/Sunnyvale, ~$120K
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SLX811
Job Title: Lead/Principal Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: Up to $120K plus bonuses and excellent benefits
Audience: Software developers implementing company’s mobile Linux platform
Location: Sunnyvale
On/Offsite: [...]
Staff Technical Writer for BI/database dev doc, ~$100K – San Mateo, CA (SDB803)
Posted in peninsula, software, staff opp, technical writer, tagged API documentation, business intelligence, databases, foreign language, FrameMaker, Perforce, sanmateo, SourceSafe, technical writer, techwriter, web services on March 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
SDB803, Staff Technical Writer/Sr Tech Writer, BI/databases/API doc/web svcs a +, ~onsite San Mateo, $open
Source: Synergistech Communications, Inc.
Job Code: SDB803
Job Title: Technical Writer or Senior Technical Writer
Cash/Prizes: $open (depending on seniority and skills), plus excellent benefits
Audience: Database administrators and application developers
Location: San Mateo
On/Offsite: Mostly onsite
Relo/Visa: No
Company Industry/Products/Services:
The undisputed leader in enterprise applications for vendor-neutral database [...]
