Aptiv PLC

Staff Technical Writer

Aptiv PLC$95K — $115K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of technical writing experience
  • Strong verbal and written English skills
  • Proficient in DITA-based CCMS (e.g., Ixiasoft)
  • Ability to learn complex software technologies quickly
  • Experience collaborating with engineers and SMEs
  • Skilled in writing developer-facing documentation
  • Comfortable in version-controlled environments

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and product managers to document products
  • Develop technical, task-oriented documentation for installation and troubleshooting
  • Author and maintain content in a DITA-based CCMS
  • Align documentation with agile release cycles
  • Engage with SMEs and participate in technical reviews
  • Act as a bridge between engineering and the documentation team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to a range of complex software products
  • Flexibility of working across geographic locations
  • Supportive culture for professional growth and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
YOUR ROLE

As a Staff Technical Writer on our team, you'll collaborate with software engineers, technical writers, product managers, system testers, and documentation tools specialists to contribute to the adoption of leading-edge technology by developing world-class documentation.

You'll be writing about products such as:
  • Helix Virtualization Platform Cert Edition -a product targeted at customers and systems that require consolidation of both safety-critical and general-purpose applications.
  • Wind River Diab Compiler - a suite of software development tools for device applications.
  • VxWorks Cert Graphics Stack - a collection of components that enable graphical user interfaces (GUIs), rendering, and display management.

In your daily job you will:
  • Collaborate with Wind River engineers and product managers to document Wind River products.
  • Develop and maintain deeply technical, task-oriented documentation covering installation, configuration, customization, and troubleshooting of Wind River products.
  • Author, structure, and maintain content in a DITA-based CCMS (e.g., Ixiasoft), ensuring modular, reusable, and consistent documentation.
  • Align documentation with agile release cycles, ensuring readiness for product deliveries.
  • Engage with SMEs, participate in technical reviews, and incorporate feedback from globally distributed teams.
  • Act as a technical bridge between engineering and the documentation team.


HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 8 years of technical writing experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills in the English language.
  • Experience writing in a DITA-based CCMS (such as Ixiasoft).
  • Ability to quickly learn complex software technologies and translate engineering concepts into clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation.
  • Experience collaborating with software engineers and subject matter experts to gather, validate, and organize technical information.
  • Experience writing developer-facing documentation, including user guides, configuration guides, tutorials, and reference documentation.
  • Experience documenting command-line workflows, APIs, configuration settings, or software deployment procedures.
  • Comfortable working in version-controlled environments.
  • Ability to work efficiently with colleagues across geographic locations and time zones.
  • Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
  • Experience using AI-assisted authoring tools, to support content creation.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with software development concepts such as compilers, build systems, operating systems, and software deployment.
  • Experience documenting software platforms used by developers, system integrators, or solution architects.
  • Knowledge of UX principles and accessibility standards in documentation.
  • Experience or education in software programming.
  • Knowledge of XML schemas and configuration.


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About Aptiv PLC

Aptiv PLC is a global technology company that designs and manufactures vehicle components and provides electrical and electronic and active safety technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company's products include advanced safety systems, electrical and electronic distribution systems, and software and controls. Aptiv's largest customers are automotive manufacturers, and the company has a significant presence in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company was formerly known as Delphi Automotive PLC and changed its name to Aptiv PLC in December 2017.
Learn more about Aptiv PLC
Size
155,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$13 billion
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