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Senior Technical Writer

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As a Senior Technical Writer at Marvell, you will develop and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals and installation guides, utilizing DITA for modular documentation. You'll collaborate with engineers and product managers, manage documentation projects, and stay updated with industry trends.
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About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

Join Marvell's custom-silicon technical documentation team and help shape the future of our transition to modular, flexible, re-usable documentation

What You Can Expect

  • Develop, write, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and reference materials, tailored for the semiconductor industry.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers, and quality assurance, to gather and understand technical information.

  • Utilize DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) to create modular and reusable content, ensuring consistency and efficiency in documentation.

  • Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing documentation workflows and identify areas for improvement and optimization.

  • Manage documentation projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.

  • Assist in creation and editing of technical diagrams and illustrations.

  • Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in technical writing and information architecture.

What We're Looking For

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications or a related field, engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a technical writer in the semiconductor industry or a related high-tech field.

  • Experience in using DITA for content development and management.

  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.

  • Ability to convey complex technical concepts in a clear, concise, and user-friendly manner.

  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

  • Proficiency in structured and unstructured authoring tools, such as Oxygen XML and Adobe FrameMaker.

  • Demonstrated experience using component content management systems (CCMS) and versioning software, such as git/SVN or Adobe AEM.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams across multiple locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in a semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environment.

  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

  • Proficiency with technical illustration tools (Visio, Adobe Illustrator).

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

44 - 66, $ per hour.

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package with a base, bonus and equity.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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Marvell Technology Santa Clara, California, USA Office

5488 Marvell Ln, Santa Clara, CA, United States, 95054

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