Editorial Manager - AI Software Documentation

Advanced Micro Devices; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in semiconductor technology is seeking an Editorial Manager for AI Software Documentation to lead the editorial strategy. This hybrid role combines editorial leadership with hands-on writing in a dynamic Agile environment. The successful candidate will oversee documentation quality and manage a team, ensuring clarity and technical accuracy. Qualifications include extensive technical writing experience, strong leadership skills, and familiarity with Agile workflows. Benefits include wellness initiatives and a structured onboarding process.

Benefits

Well-being resources

Onsite fitness centers

Career development pathways

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technical writing or editorial roles, especially in software documentation.
• Strong leadership experience with editorial management skills.
• Hands-on experience in Agile workflows and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce editorial standards and templates for documentation.
• Oversee planning, reviews, and publishing of developer-facing content.
• Lead a team of technical writers/editors and manage project priorities.

Skills

Technical writing

Leadership

Agile workflows

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

BA or BS in related discipline

Certificate in Technical writing

Tools

Git

Swagger/OpenAPI

CI/CD pipelines

Job 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:

We’re seeking a Editorial Manager - AI Software Documentation to lead editorial strategy for software documentation and ensure consistent, high‑quality content across developer‑facing materials. This hybrid role (Editorial manager, Individual Contributor) combines leadership with hands‑on writing and editing in an Agile software development environment.

THE PERSON:

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a visible and meaningful impact on developer experiences across AI/ML, SDKs, and platform documentation while growing your career through strong technical and performance recognition programs. You’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive community that values collaboration, offers clear career development pathways, and invests in your long‑term success. With access to well‑being resources, wellness initiatives, and onsite fitness centers in select locations, you’ll be supported both professionally and personally. From day one, you’ll benefit from a structured global onboarding experience and continuous learning opportunities designed to help you thrive and keep building your expertise.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and enforce editorial standards, style guides, and templates for AI Software Documentation.
• Oversee planning, reviews, and publishing aligned with Agile development sprints and product release cycles.
• Lead and mentor a small team of technical writers/editors; manage priorities and workflows.
• Contribute as an individual contributor by authoring and editing critical software documentation (API references, SDK guides, tutorials, release notes).
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and UX teams to ensure technical accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain docs‑as‑code workflows (Git/GitHub), markup standards (Markdown/ReST/HTML), and publishing pipelines.
• Monitor documentation quality and engagement metrics; drive continuous improvement.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive experience in Technical writing or editorial roles, with background in software documentation.
• Strong leadership experience, including editorial management
• In depth knowledge of docs‑as‑code practices, Git workflows, and structured authoring.
• Hands‑on experience in high‑velocity Agile workflows (Scrum or Kanban) and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with accessibility and localization best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for documentation publishing.
• Knowledge of API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Familiarity with content analytics and SEO for technical documentation.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and developer ecosystems.
• Ability to manage localization workflows and multi‑language documentation.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability in fast‑paced environments.
• Proven ability to design and implement new documentation processes, including:
  • Governance frameworks for editorial workflows.
  • Scalable templates and information architecture.
  • Automation and tooling improvements for docs-as-code pipelines.
  • Driving process adoption across cross‑functional teams.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• BA or BS or equivalent degree in related discipline.
• Certificate in Technical writing is a plus

LOCATION:

Markham, ON

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

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.