Technical Writer - Senior (US)

Technical Writer - Senior (US)

Location : Austin, TX (remote option avx)

Duration : 12-months

Staff Technical Writer – Computing and Graphics Documentation

Role Overview

The Computing and Graphics (CG) team at Client is looking for a highly skilled Technical Writer to develop, maintain, and modernize x86 software and hardware documentation. In this role, you will utilize your expertise of DITA and develop technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain structured technical documentation for x86 architecture and system-level features using DITA XML and CCMS.
• Implement advanced information architecture practices, including profiling attributes and conditional text, topic / map reuse and structural reuse with submaps.
• Support HTML and multi-channel publishing, ensuring accessibility and usability for internal and external audiences.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across global teams.
• Proven experience in technical writing within the semiconductor industry.
• Expertise in structured authoring using DITA XML.
• Strong knowledge of CCMS platforms (IXIASOFT or equivalent) and familiarity with content governance workflows.
• Proficiency in information architecture principles, including reuse strategies such as profiling attributes (conditionalization).

Preferred Qualifications

• Python scripting experience for documentation automation.
• Experience with content migration projects and legacy format conversion.
• Project Management experience to drive documentation initiatives and cross-functional alignment.

Tools & Technologies

• IXIASOFT CCMS (or similar)
• DITA XML / oXygen XML Editor
• HTML / CSS
• Adobe Acrobat
• Adobe FrameMaker
• JIRA Cloud
• Python (automation scripts)
• Microsoft Word / Excel / Visio

Academic & Industry Background

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in Technical Communication, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with at least 3 years in structured content and CMS environments.