About Analog Devices
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay ahead of what’s possible.
Lead Technical Writer
Location: Cork/Limerick
Job Description
Technical content development: Create, review, and maintain detailed documentation for products and internal tools.
Cross‑organizational collaboration: Communicate with stakeholders and users across software organizations to develop and refine standards for software documentation authors and publishers, including tools, templates, and platforms.
Knowledge management: Organize and structure content logically, making it easy for users to find relevant information quickly. Collaborate with Software Technical Communication and other teams to centralize external‑facing documentation into a single portal.
Project management: Develop and implement strategies and roadmaps for software documentation standards and publishing improvements.
Content governance: Establish and enforce documentation portal content governance policies.
Internal and external promotion: Develop strategies for promoting software documentation standards across the company and ensuring teams follow software documentation guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in a technical writing role, with a focus on creating documentation for developer audiences.
Exemplary editorial skills, including hands‑on experience working with multiple general and technical style guides for US English.
Familiarity with docs‑as‑code standards and processes. Experience with version control systems such as GitHub.
Experience in successful cross‑functional collaboration and partnerships across roles; building relationships with stakeholders, internal users, and internal tools developers. Strong verbal communication skills.
Experience in knowledge management, including development or maintenance of a technical documentation portal.
Proficiency with technical documentation authoring languages and tools such as Markdown and Doxygen.
Project management: Ability to independently manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with teams in multiple international time zones, both in real time and asynchronously.
Nice to Have
Experience using RST/Sphinx for documentation.
Understanding of CSS, SEO tools, analytics resources, and related tools for a documentation portal.
Basic understanding of software languages (ability to edit code samples), such as C++ or Python.
Familiarity with open‑source communities and the open‑source documentation processes.
Experience creating project roadmaps.
Experience partnering with Developer Relations teams to build and publish content.
Why Join Us
Be part of an innovative team focused on first‑class software technical communications that help developers succeed.
Make an impact by ensuring users can find helpful software documentation resources as easily as possible.
Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State – Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
Job Req Type: Experienced
Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
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