Senior Technical Writer

3 Months ago • 4-8 Years

Editorial

Job Description

This Technical Writer position at Qualcomm involves creating and editing hardware or software documentation for developer audiences. Key responsibilities include writing, editing, formatting, designing, and proofreading content. The role requires experience with DITA, XML, or markup languages, and familiarity with graphics packages like Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Visio. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The job also involves integrating AI into workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the writing function. The summary also mentions the requirement of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience. Alternatively, an associate's degree with 6+ years, or a high school diploma with 8+ years of writing and editing experience are also acceptable. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Good To Have:

Experience with Developer Documentation
Knowledge of Content Management Systems
Ability to understand chipset layout/circuit design

Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, communications, English, or related field
4+ years of experience writing and editing software/hardware documentation
Experience in document development, with writing, editing, and formatting skills
Knowledge of DITA, XML, or markup languages
Skilled in Microsoft suite of applications
Excellent attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience in integrating AI into work processes

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Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Services Group, Engineering Services Group > Technical Communications - Writing

General Summary:

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, Communications, English, or related field
5 to 8 years of experience writing and editing hardware or software content for developer audiences

Experience in document development, with demonstrated writing, editing, formatting, design, and proofreading skills

Knowledge of DITA, XML, or markup languages (e.g. HTML), Web content development and document delivery
Familiarity with graphics packages -- Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Visio
Skilled in Microsoft suite of applications

Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Experience in integrating AI into work processes including using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the writing function.

Desirable:

Experience with Developer Documentation
Knowledge of Content Management Systems - Working knowledge of Perforce/GitHub
Web content development and document delivery, JIRA and Confluence, Sphinx and RST, Markdown
Ability to understand chipset layout/circuit design, connected systems, CPU architectures, digital interfaces
Video creation and editing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Communications, English, or related field and 4+ years of experience writing and editing software and/or hardware documentation and content, or related work experience.
OR
Associate's degree and 6+ years of writing and editing software and/or hardware documentation and content, or related work experience.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent and 8+ years of writing and editing software and/or hardware documentation and content, or related work experience.

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