What are the responsibilities and job description for the AECG Staff Technical Writer position at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc?
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THE ROLE:
AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) has an opportunity for a Staff Technical Writer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will create technical documentation for internal and external customers of AECG products.
THE PERSON:
The candidate should be a dynamic, innovative individual who has demonstrated success in both technical content creation and project management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create clear, effective, user-focused technical documentation for highly technical audiences
- Documents include functional safety and security user guides and application notes for AECG products
- Effectively plan and track projects, and capably report project status and issues both up and down in the organization
- Understand and promote usability and product goals
- Promote cross-team collaboration and engagement among global subject matter experts, marketing, and technical support staff
- Manage multiple projects through shifting priorities and deadlines
- Adhere to established technical writing standards
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience writing technical documentation for a major product, product suite, or technology
- Experience managing multiple projects using collaborative platforms (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
- Proficiency with structured authoring/DITA is required; experience with IXIA CCMS is beneficial
- Experience with graphics applications, such as Microsoft Visio or Adobe Illustrator
- Experience with functional safety and security documentation is a plus
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:
- BA in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
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