Staff Technical Writer Job Listing at AMD in Austin, TX (Job ID 77217-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: 
The Computing and Graphics (CG) team at AMD is looking for a highly skilled Technical Writer to develop, maintain, and modernize x86 software and hardware documentation. In this role, you will utilize your expertise of DITA and develop technical documentation. 

THE PERSON: 
Highly skilled Technical Writer to develop, maintain, and modernize x86 software and hardware documentation.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain structured technical documentation for x86 architecture and system-level features using DITA XML and CCMS. 

• Migrate legacy content from FrameMaker and Word into DITA XML, ensuring metadata integrity and compliance with AMD documentation standards. 

• Implement advanced information architecture practices, including profiling attributes and conditional text, topic/map reuse and structural reuse with submaps. 

• Drive automation initiatives for content conversion, validation, and publishing. 

• Audit and modernize existing documentation, addressing gaps, inconsistencies, and outdated formatting. 

• Collaborate with engineering teams to validate technical accuracy and align with evolving design specifications. 

• Support HTML and multi-channel publishing, ensuring accessibility and usability for internal and external audiences. 

• Provide customer web portal support for Content Manager/Fluid Topics platform. 

• Champion process improvements and emerging technologies, including AI-assisted authoring and content governance. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across global teams. 

• Proven experience in technical writing within the semiconductor industry. 

• Expertise in structured authoring using DITA XML. 

• Strong knowledge of CCMS platforms (IXIASOFT or equivalent) and familiarity with content governance workflows. 

• Python scripting experience for documentation automation. 

• Experience with content migration projects and legacy format conversion. 

• Familiarity with AI-driven documentation tools and automation frameworks. 

• Project management experience driving documentation initiatives and cross-functional alignment. 

• Strong knowledge with Content Management/Fluid Topics platform or equivalent with content processing and personalization, metadata management, analytics, access control, and traceability. 

• Experience with the following tools and technologies are ideal:  

• • IXIASOFT CCMS (or similar) 

• • DITA XML / oXygen XML Editor 

• • HTML/CSS 

• • Adobe Acrobat 

• • Adobe FrameMaker 

• • JIRA Cloud 

• • Python (automation scripts) 

• • Microsoft Word / Excel / Visio 

• • Fluid Topics product knowledge platform
    
    

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent 
• Concentration on Technical Writing is preferred

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. 

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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.