Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division (MSD) is looking for an experienced technical writer with a technical software background and a passion for building high-quality applications using agile practices to join our development team. Mainframe systems are at the heart of the digital economy, with 80% of the world’s structured corporate data residing or originating on mainframes, and 55% of all enterprise applications hitting the mainframe to complete transactions. Our industry-leading products are critical to many Fortune 1000 companies.
We are adding a technical writer to our team in the Plano, TX office to document mainframe software. Excellent writing skills are a must, but a technical mind is crucial. Mainframe experience or familiarity is a big plus.
Responsibilities
Creates, develops, plans, writes and edits operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures for paper, multimedia or web-based publication. Conducts interviews with various users and technical staff to gather data for documentation. Researches and translates technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for nontechnical and technical users. May document engineering processes and specifications. Recommends formats responsive to technical and customer requirements. Produces products that conform to the company documentation and quality assurance standards.
Knowledge
Strong project management skills
Leads design and delivery of new products/process
Functional breadth and depth, plus expert in complementary fields
Applies broad concepts and theories to achieve innovative and effective solutions to complex problems
Job Complexity / Contribution
Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
Will champion significant projects, programs and business initiatives using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity
Leads projects and product teams on documentation initiatives
Influences or impacts others' priorities, decisions or activities
Escalation point for complex issues
Coaches and mentors other junior team members
Supervision
Works closely with direct supervisor and product teams to propose, plan, and initiate documentation needs.
Reports to a documentation supervisor along with other tech writing colleagues
Adheres to the goals of both the technical writing team and the agile development team
Supports documented best practices and procedures
Consults with management on long-range goals
Independently completes documentation work within management-set priorities
Experience / Education
Bachelors and 8+ years of related experience; at this level post-graduate coursework may be desirable, or Masters degree and 6+ years of related experience, or PhD and 3+ years of related experience.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $88,300 - $141,300. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(K) participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company paid holidays, paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
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Senior-level Technical Writer
Broadcom Inc., Plano, TX, USA
Pay: $88,300-$141,300/yr
Job type: Full Time