Associate Technical Writer - Engineering Development Group

MathWorks; Natick (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking an Associate Technical Writer to develop content that helps users solve engineering challenges. You will build product knowledge, translate complex concepts, and work in a hybrid environment. Strong writing and programming skills are essential, along with a bachelor's degree in a STEM field. Experience with MATLAB and C/C++ is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Ability to quickly learn and explain engineering procedures and concepts.
• Experience with MATLAB and C/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build product and technical knowledge by supporting users and responding to inquiries.
• Research and represent product use cases.
• Translate research into content specifications.
• Demonstrate features, workflows, and applications with goal-oriented topics.
• Lead through initiative, process improvements, and mentorship.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Programming skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Ability to explain complex concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other STEM

Tools

MATLAB

C/C++

Job description

Associate Technical Writer – Engineering Development Group

Engineering Technical Writers at MathWorks develop content that helps users solve engineering challenges. This role is part of the Engineering Development Group (EDG) and includes training on MathWorks processes, tools, and product use cases.

Overview

After receiving training on MathWorks development processes and tools, you will work with the Documentation team to support users, conduct research, translate information into clear content, and guide product improvements.

Responsibilities

• Build product and technical knowledge by supporting our users and responding to inquiries.
• Research and represent product use cases.
• Translate research into content specifications.
• Demonstrate features, workflows, and applications with goal‑oriented topics and examples.
• Review and respond to product developments.
• Lead through initiative, process improvements, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Strong programming skills.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Ability to quickly learn and explain engineering procedures and concepts.
• Engineering or other STEM degree (Bachelor’s required).
• Experience with MATLAB is a plus.
• Experience with C/C++ is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis for any employer without restriction.
• Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Other

MathWorks offers a hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home some of the time. The hybrid plan balances in‑person collaboration with remote work. (Recruiter can provide more details.)