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Senior Technical Writer

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**Senior Technical Writer** in Canonsburg, PA. Leverage 5+ years of experience to create clear, concise documentation for AI-powered silicon design solutions. Key responsibilities include developing user manuals, API guides, and SDK reference materials. Required skills: exceptional technical writing skills, understanding of software development processes, familiarity with Doxygen or similar tools. Experience with AI and/or ASIC design is a plus. Collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to knowledge base, and ensure consistency across deliverables. Degree in Engineering, Technical Writing, or related field; strong English proficiency.

We Are

Synopsys is the leader in engineering solutions from silicon to systems, enabling customers to rapidly innovate AI-powered products. We deliver industry-leading silicon design, IP, simulation and analysis solutions, and design services. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

You Are

When someone needs something documented well, they turn to you. Period.

You’re a fast thinker but a deliberate writer. Curious by nature, you quickly pick up on new concepts then take the time to carefully plan what you’ll do with the information. Research is fun. Problem solving is a thrill. Determining the best way to deliver content is second nature.

Above all, you’re an effective communicator. Whether it’s a full-fledged help system or a simple email, you are always concise, accurate, and clear. You have no problem getting the information you need across time zones and through different product teams, and your persistence is admired by your colleagues.

What You'll Be Doing

Writing, editing, and maintaining user-facing documentation for Synopsys EDA and IP products, including installation guides, user manuals, release notes, API references, and tutorials
Collaborating directly with software engineers, product managers, and release teams to understand product changes, new features, and technical workflows
Determining the right format and delivery method for each piece of content, whether that's structured DITA topics, video tutorials, interactive walkthroughs, or embedded help
Revising and updating existing documentation based on product changes, customer feedback and internal reviews, ensuring accuracy and consistency across releases
Using tools like MadCap Flare, oXygen XML Editor, SnagIt, and Camtasia to author, version, and publish content
Reviewing and testing product functionality hands-on to ensure your documentation matches what users experience
Tracking documentation deliverables across multiple product releases, coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet deadlines and quality standards

The Impact You'll Have

Engineers and customers will onboard faster and hit fewer roadblocks because your documentation anticipates their questions and guides them through complex workflows
Product adoption will improve as users find the answers they need without escalating to support
Release cycles will run smoother because your documentation is ready when the product ships
Internal teams will spend less time answering the same questions because you've documented the answers and made them easy to find
Documentation quality and consistency will improve across the product portfolio as you establish patterns and best practices others can follow
Synopsys products will feel more accessible and user-friendly, directly influencing how customers perceive and use our tools
Your work will reduce support load and improve customer satisfaction scores tied to documentation quality

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Computer Science, English, Linguistics, Journalism, or Engineering, plus 2 years of technical writing experience, or a Master's degree
Fluency in English with strong writing and editing skills
Experience authoring structured documentation using XML-based tools, DITA, or similar content management systems
Ability to learn complex software products quickly by working directly with engineers, testing features, and synthesizing information from multiple sources
Comfort managing multiple documentation projects simultaneously, each with different deadlines, stakeholders, and technical depth
Experience with MadCap Flare, oXygen XML Editor, Git, Camtasia, or any scripting language is a strong plus, as is familiarity with Agile development workflows and how documentation fits into sprint cycles
This role is posted as US Remote; we are also open to candidates in other countries who can work primarily US hours and have appropriate work authorization (no new visa sponsorship).

Who You Are

You can sit through a product demo, ask clarifying questions, and walk out knowing exactly what needs to be documented and how
You push back when a feature description is too vague or a proposed doc structure will confuse the user, and you do it in a way that’s productive
You test the product yourself before writing about it because you know that reading a spec isn't the same as understanding how something actually works
You're comfortable saying 'I don't know yet, let me find out' and then actually finding out, whether that means pinging an engineer, digging into code comments, scouring research papers, or running and rerunning the tool yourself
You notice inconsistencies in terminology, screenshots, and instructions
You treat deadlines seriously and communicate early when something is at risk

The Team You'll Be Part Of

You'll join a documentation team that works across Synopsys product lines, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and other technical writers in a geographically distributed environment. You'll work with some supervision while building expertise in both our products and our documentation standards, tools, and processes. Your recruiter will share more details about team structure and the specific product areas you'll support during the interview process.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.

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