AECG Staff Technical Writer Job Listing at AMD in San Jose, CA (Job ID 72827-en-us)

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At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

AMD's Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group (AECG) has an opportunity for a Staff Technical Writer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will create technical documentation for internal and external customers of AECG products. 

THE PERSON:

The candidate should be a dynamic, innovative individual who has demonstrated success in both technical content creation and project management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create clear, effective, user-focused technical documentation for highly technical audiences
• Documents include functional safety and security user guides and application notes for AECG products
• Effectively plan and track projects, and capably report project status and issues both up and down in the organization
• Understand and promote usability and product goals
• Promote cross-team collaboration and engagement among global subject matter experts, marketing, and technical support staff
• Manage multiple projects through shifting priorities and deadlines
• Adhere to established technical writing standards

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience writing technical documentation for a major product, product suite, or technology
• Experience managing multiple projects using collaborative platforms (e.g., Confluence, Jira)
• Proficiency with structured authoring/DITA is required; experience with IXIA CCMS is beneficial
• Experience with graphics applications, such as Microsoft Visio or Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with functional safety and security documentation is a plus

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BA in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or a related field

LOCATION: San Jose, CA

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