5+ years in information development for silicon products
Proficient in Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, and DITA XML tools
Skilled in version control, bug tracking, and content management systems
Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills
Exceptional problem-solving and collaboration abilities
Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering, ideally with tech writing experience
Responsibilities
Assess information requirements for new/existing products
Develop documentation including datasheets and manuals
Evaluate and fix information-related bugs in documentation
Implement methodologies for tracking documentation status
Review technical content for quality and standards
Collaborate with internal teams on documentation issues
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Opportunity for professional development
Collaborative team culture
Access to cutting-edge silicon technology
Convenient Austin location for commuting and relocation
Full Job Description
Cirrus Logic has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Information Development Engineer and Technical Author based in our headquarters office in Austin, TX. This role will be responsible for developing detailed information for Cirrus Logic's growing variety of silicon devices and related hardware, tools, and systems. Such information includes silicon design specifications, customer-facing data sheets, hardware and software architecture specifications and manuals, etc. We eagerly pursue scripting, data modeling, and process automation to operate more efficiently in collaboration with work partner teams.
Responsibilities:
Assess and develop information requirements for new and existing products
Execute the development of documentation, including: silicon and IP data sheets; architecture specifications; application notes; hardware and embedded firmware user manuals and white papers
Evaluate and resolve information-related bugs across all potentially affected sources
Contribute to the definition and implementation of methodologies to heighten visibility of documentation status and issues; streamline documentation production and release; and improve integration with the silicon design flow and multi-functional use of design information
Review technical information for content, quality, and alignment to defined standards and requirements
Connect with internal customers/stakeholders regarding documentation-related issues and commitments
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Experience in information development/documentation for silicon products
Experience using Adobe FrameMaker, Oxygen XML Editor, and other DITA XML tools
Experience using and configuring version control systems, bug tracking systems, content management/database systems
Ability to address and prioritize immediate tactical needs while maintaining a broader customer enablement approach
Direct oral and written customer interaction
Strong problem-solving skills
Very strong ability to collaborate within a cross-functional product team
Self-discipline to balance/context switch in order to support multiple simultaneous projects and deadlines
Ability to clearly define abstract problems and develop concise and actionable solutions
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with experience in a semiconductor tech writing, applications or systems engineering role
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Experience using and developing structured data content (e.g., XML, IP-XACT, DITA)
Automation and scripting capabilities (e.g., Python, Perl, ExtendScript, XSLT)
Mixed-signal hardware and audio-related background
Hands-on hardware and/or software experience
Analog, digital, and mixed-signal fundamentals
Atlassian Confluence
Microsoft Visio
Automation using Jenkins, CI (Continuous Integration) pipelines
Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.
About Cirrus Logic, Inc
Cirrus Logic, Inc. is a fabless semiconductor supplier that specializes in analog, mixed-signal, and audio DSP integrated circuits (ICs). Since 1984, Cirrus Logic has been developing high-precision, analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits for a broad range of innovative customers. Cirrus Logic's products span the entire audio signal chain, from capture to playback, providing innovative products for the world's top smartphones, tablets, digital headsets, wearables, and emerging smart home applications. Cirrus Logic is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with offices in Edinburgh, Scotland, and Shenzhen, China.