Developer Experience Technical Writer

Job Description: 

We are looking for an experienced technical writer to create, deliver, and maintain content that meets business objectives, user needs, and user learning goals. Our ideal candidate uses current software development tools, processes, and practices at all levels of a solution stack to turn ambiguous technical language and complex processes into content that is easy for users to understand. In this job, you will apply user-centered methodologies to define and create necessary content. You will put your technical know-how and "can do" spirit to work in an ambitious, cross-disciplinary team. You will combine your technical skills with creativity to consider different technical and business approaches that will solve challenging problems.

Job responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Brainstorm with engineers to distill and extract key messages from a rough draft.
• Create clear, concise, user-friendly deliverables, such as getting started guides, installation guides, tutorials, and release notes.
• Provide graphics, video, and other creative services appropriate for the audience.
• Work with content designers and information architects to:
  • Develop material that supports a user's content needs and learning goals.
  • Implement an information architecture that makes content easy to find, easy to use, and easy to understand.
  • Validate content for technical accuracy and completeness.

Hands-on tasks might include:

• Set up and maintain a test environment.
• Set up and configure hardware, such as boards, adapters, and add-in cards.
• Install and configure firmware and software for internal and external testing and validation.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of technical writing or instructional design experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Information Management, Technical Writing, Communication)
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills, paired with creativity
• Strong understanding of user experience and interaction patterns
• Willingness to take informed risks and stretch to achieve ambitious goals
• High tolerance for a dynamic work environment with rapidly changing priorities
• Knowledge of software languages (e.g., C++, Java, Python, Go, etc.), software development models, and development tools is desirable
• Familiarity with machine learning, deep learning, AI, or inferencing desired

Employees of the Internet of Things Solutions Group (IOTG) have an exciting opportunity before them: To grow Intel's leadership position in the rapidly evolving IoT market by delivering the best silicon, software and services that meet a wide range of customer requirements - from Intel® Xeon® to Intel® Quark®. The group, a fresh, dynamic collaboration between Intel's Intelligent Solutions Group and Wind River Systems, utilizes assets from across all of Intel in such areas as industrial automation, retail, automobiles and aerospace. The IOTG team is dedicated to helping Intel drive the next major growth inflection through productivity and new business models that are emerging as a result of IoT.

Legal Disclaimer:

Intel prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.

It has come to our notice that some people have received fake job interview letters ostensibly issued by Intel, inviting them to attend interviews in Intel’s offices for various positions and further requiring them to deposit money to be eligible for the interviews.   We wish to bring to your notice that these letters are not issued by Intel or any of its authorized representatives. Hiring at Intel is based purely on merit and Intel does not ask or require candidates to deposit any money. We would urge people interested in working for Intel, to apply directly at www.jobs.intel.comand not fall prey to unscrupulous elements.