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About Broadcom
Broadcom is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company that designs and markets a wide range of networking, storage, and wireless connectivity solutions. Industry: Semiconductors & Infrastructure Software
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The Senior-level Technical Writer joins the Mainframe Software Division to lead a writing team in creating, curating, and delivering accurate end-user technical documentation for high-tech IT audiences. Working within an Agile environment, the role involves authoring, editing, and testing content while revising existing materials to improve usability. Key responsibilities include defining multi-year content roadmaps, performing independent research on products, and collaborating with UX designers to suggest intuitive user interface improvements. The position requires mastery of tools such as Adobe Experience Manager, Github, Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Acrolinx, alongside knowledge of operating systems and programming concepts. This role addresses the critical need for clear documentation for mainframe systems, which handle a vast majority of the world’s structured corporate data and enterprise transactions.
Author, edit, test, and deliver accurate technical content for high-tech IT audiences in an Agile environment.
Lead and mentor a team of content authors to ensure work meets milestones and quality standards.
Partner with UX designers to review user interfaces and provide content for embedded UI elements.
Define and advocate for multi-year content roadmaps and lean content initiatives for multiple products.
Perform independent research to understand product functionality and specific customer needs.
Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business needs and improve the customer experience.
Participate in all Agile ceremonies, including planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint demos.
Represent the company at industry conferences and standards bodies to exert influence and share expertise.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Computer Science, or a global 4-year equivalent in a related field.
Master's degree (preferred).
Typically 8 or more years of experience in an industry-related role such as technical communication, technical support, system administration, or product development.
Experience writing for software in an Agile environment.
Mastery of tools including Adobe Experience Manager, Github, Microsoft Office, Confluence, and Acrolinx.
Knowledge of operating systems, programming concepts, and source control.
Experience with Mainframe systems (preferred).
Ability to work in-office daily at the Broadcom office in Lisle, IL.