Description
We're seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join our team at Synopsys, a leading provider of engineering solutions from silicon to systems. As a Senior Technical Writer, you will play a crucial role in creating high-quality documentation for our EDA and IP products.
You will be responsible for writing, editing, and maintaining user-facing documentation, including installation guides, user manuals, release notes, API references, and tutorials. You will collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and release teams to understand product changes, new features, and technical workflows.
Your goal will be to determine the right format and delivery method for each piece of content, whether it's structured DITA topics, video tutorials, interactive walkthroughs, or embedded help. You will revise and update existing documentation based on product changes, customer feedback, and internal reviews, ensuring accuracy and consistency across releases.
You will use tools like MadCap Flare, oXygen XML Editor, SnagIt, and Camtasia to author, version, and publish content. You will review and test product functionality hands-on to ensure your documentation matches what users experience.
The impact of your work will be significant, as engineers and customers will onboard faster and hit fewer roadblocks due to your well-anticipated documentation. Product adoption will improve as users find the answers they need without escalating to support.
To succeed in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, Linguistics, Journalism, or Engineering, plus 2 years of technical writing experience, or a Master's degree. Fluency in English with strong writing and editing skills is essential.
Experience authoring structured documentation using XML-based tools, DITA, or similar content management systems is required. The ability to learn complex software products quickly by working directly with engineers, testing features, and synthesizing information from multiple sources is critical.
We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs.