Technical Writer
Responsibilities:
Plan and write documentation that helps our customers learn Semtech’s wireless products.
Create, maintain, and follow consistent writing style standards and guidelines.
Create and manage documentation in a structured authoring environment using component content management systems.
Help Semtech evolve and modernize our content strategy and standards to help us improve our documentation processes.
Establish subject matter expertise about a given product and best practices for using the product.
Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other members of the Documentation team to understand our technology and our audience and deliver superior products.
Create documentation based on use cases and customer scenarios.
Respond to user feedback and use feedback to determine, recommend, and plan new content.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, with a focus on electronic product documentation.
2. A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
3. Proven experience in instructional design and content management.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
6. The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly instructions.
7. Proficiency in using content management systems, including git, and other technical writing tools.
8. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with using git and GitLab
Experience with AsciiDoc, AsciiDoctor, and Antora