Technical Writer - Senior (US)
Sunrise Systems Inc
Austin, TX
JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
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.
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