Technical Writer Job Listing at AMD in Boxborough, MA (Job ID 81022-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:

AMD is seeking a Technical Writer to work and support the Architecture Team within Technology & Engineering. In this role, you will work closely with architects and senior engineers across AMD to help develop and maintain technical documentation related to chiplet interconnects, memory interfaces, compute accelerators, and external I/O interconnects.

This position is well‑suited for an early‑career technical writer who is eager to build deep technical knowledge in advanced silicon technologies while contributing to high‑quality internal and external documentation.

THE PERSON:

We are looking for a motivated technical writer with strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn complex technical concepts, and an interest in working closely with engineering teams. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and comfortable asking questions to ensure documentation accuracy and clarity. A commitment to continuous learning and improving technical communication skills is essential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing technical documentation, specifications, and presentations that explain complex hardware and architecture concepts in a clear and structured manner
• Work with IP architects and a senior technical writer to support the creation and maintenance of architectural specifications and programmer references
• Help integrate engineering collateral into single‑source documentation workflows for IP and architecture specifications
• Support documentation efforts for chiplet‑level specifications and hardware reference materials under guidance from senior team members
• Participate in documentation reviews and incorporate feedback from architects, engineers, and stakeholders
• Maintain and update documentation to reflect evolving specifications and design changes
• Contribute to the team's knowledge base using tools such as Confluence Wiki and other collaboration platforms
• Follow established documentation templates, style guidelines, and quality standards

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in technical writing (including internships, co‑ops, or academic project work)
• Hands‑on experience with Adobe FrameMaker for structured technical documentation
• Strong curiosity about next-generation computing including the use of artificial intelligence.
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and organization
• Ability to learn and document complex technical topics with guidance from subject‑matter experts
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using additional documentation tools (e.g., text editors, Markdown, XML, or version control systems)
• Interest in learning about hardware or system‑level documentation (e.g., SoCs, IP blocks, firmware, or low‑level software)
• Interest in working with I/O technologies such as PCIe, DDR, Ethernet, USB, CXL, SerDes, I2C, or I3C
• Experience/knowledge in using C/C++ programming
• Understand and be able to interpret architecture diagrams, block diagrams, or technical schematics – is a plus.
• Interest in semiconductor technologies, chiplet architectures, or high‑performance computing

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• Entry‑level to early‑career technical writing experience

LOCATION: Boxborough, MA

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This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD's “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.