Siemens Digital Industries Software · 17 hours ago
Technical Writer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSiemens Digital Industries Software is a leading global software company focused on computer-aided design and 3D modeling. They are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to create clear and comprehensive documentation that supports their development processes and empowers clients.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Plan, research, write, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for various audiences
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and delivered on time with product releases
Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and reviews
Manage documentation repositories using Git and Markdown
Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes, tools, and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related field
Software development background or experience
5-10 years of experience as a Technical Writer in a software development or technology-focused environment
A strong portfolio of writing samples demonstrating clear, concise, and accurate technical documentation
Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly, concisely, and accurately to diverse audiences (developers, end-users, product managers)
Strong command of grammar, punctuation, and style
Excellent verbal communication skills for interviewing Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), participating in meetings, and presenting information
Ability to adapt writing style and tone for different types of documentation (e.g., user guides, API references, release notes, internal process docs)
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand complex software products, features, and technical concepts
Comfort with software development environments and basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, user stories, and sometimes code snippets (e.g., JSON, YAML, XML)
Strong proficiency with Markdown for content creation
Experience with Git for version control and collaborative documentation workflows (e.g., branching, merging, pull requests)
Familiarity with Git platforms such as GitLab or GitHub
Proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
Familiarity with Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives)
Understanding of how documentation integrates into sprints, epics, and release cycles
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams including software engineers, product managers, QA, and support
Proactive in seeking out information and building relationships with SMEs
Strong interviewing and information-gathering skills
Experience with tools like Draw.io, Mermaid, Lucidchart, or Visio for creating visual aids
Basic image manipulation and screenshot tools
Preferred
Experience with video tutorial creation or basic video editing
Knowledge of Information Architecture principles and content strategy
Experience with API documentation (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger)
Experience with tools like MkDocs, Hugo, Jekyll, Sphinx, Docusaurus, or similar is highly desirable
Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar project management tools
Benefits
Flexibility - Choosing between working at home and the office at other times is the norm here.
Great benefits and rewards
Company
Siemens Digital Industries Software
We help organizations of all sizes digitally transform using software, hardware and services from the Siemens Xcelerator business platform.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aleksandar Bradic
Chief Technology Officer, Supplyframe
Kirk Gutmann
Senior VP Technology & Innovation — CTO
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