Technical Writer Job Listing at AMD in ON (Job ID 75146-en-us)

Description

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING 

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.  Together, we advance your career.  

THE ROLE:

As an experienced Technical Writer in AMD's Data Center Platform Engineering Group (DPEG) organization, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation that supports AMD's data center products and solutions. This includes working closely with architecture and engineering teams to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content for internal and external audiences. You will be a critical player to contribute and strengthen the product enablement and ramp as we scale our technology product roadmap. You will standardize content and design content hubs to improve scalability and productivity with the fusion of AI tools and authoring tools (CCMS and publication engines).

THE PERSON:

An engineer with excellent communication skills, problem solving capabilities and attention to detail. Ask clarifying questions to SMEs and is an active listener, great team player, agile with analytical and problem-solving skills. Quickly create documents from scratch and can pivot and manage multiple documentation priorities. Has a quality mindset with user-centric thinking and always writes with an end-user and usability perspective.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain documentation for technical users, including architecture specs, datasheets, user guides, system administration, and deployment manuals.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards, including DITA and XML-based authoring.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of documentation for clarity, consistency, and usability.
• Act as a customer advocate, ensuring documentation meets user needs and improves product adoption.
• Stay current with emerging technologies (e.g., cloud, AI, UX).

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Working closely withengineers, product managers, and SMEs across global and cross functional teams.
• Structured Authoring: Proficiency with DITA XML and component content management systems (CCMS).
• Tools: Experience with Adobe FrameMaker, MadCap Flare, Inkscape, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Illustrator, and Confluence/Jira for collaboration.
• Content Strategy: Ability to design and implement documentation strategies that improve usability and findability.
• Understanding of x86 architecture, Rack/System design, or GPU architecture
• Deployment, functional safety and security knowledge for hardware products

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor/Master of Engineering in software and computers. Bachelors in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, or related fields.
• Advanced degrees or certifications in Technical Writing or Information Architecture are a plus.

Benefits offered are described:  AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.