TECHNICAL WRITER

Description

TECHNICAL WRITER #1591361 The candidate will work directly with NVIDIA software engineers to document our board support package (BSP). Our BSP is a collection of SW tools, drivers, and APIs that our OEMs and partners use to develop consumer devices with NVIDIA Tegra family of processors for mobile and embedded markets. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills with a background in writing documentation for technical audiences. Must have the desire to learn software programming languages and write documentation for software engineers. RESPONSIBLITIES: - Learn and document software platforms as they are being developed. - Write release notes, technical articles, and sections of programming guides. - Use a variety of tools to research technical information, including interviewing subject matter experts, reading engineering documentation, learning to examine code, and using the BSP. - Work closely with other Technical Writers and follows the direction of an Editorial Manager. - Learn and use varied software tools and documentation processes. - Communicate well with the ability to express technical material in simpler terms. - Interview engineering resources in a technical environment, including by email or phone for those engineers who are located overseas or in remote offices. - Work under tight and frequent deadlines. - Use Windows and Microsoft Office tools. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - 2 years post-secondary education in Journalism, English, Technical Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - Excellent native-level written English skills. - Minimum of 1 year technical writing experience, preferably in a computer-related field with an emphasis on technical documentation. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: - Prefer candidates with experience in a software-related field, preferably with programming languages such as C, C++, and Java. With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people on the planet working for us and, due to unprecedented growth, we're looking for a lot more. If you're a creative team player with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you. EOE