Technical Writer

Efficient Computer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Efficient Computer is seeking a passionate Technical Writer to draft and publish technical content around software, hardware, and chip architecture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing within the semiconductor industry and excellent organizational skills. Join a high-trust team focused on impactful work and enjoy a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

401K match

company-paid benefits

equity program

paid parental leave

flexibility

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience writing documentation for projects based on C, C++, Python.
• Ability to provide a portfolio of writing samples for review.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, review, and organize technical content for hardware and software platforms.
• Structure documentation for an enhanced user experience.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Writing

Organizational Skills

Tools

Git

Markdown

reStructuredText

LaTeX

Doxygen

Docusaurus

HTML

CSS

Job description

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Efficient is developing the world’s most energy-efficient general-purpose computer processor. Efficient’s patented technology uses 100x less energy than state of the art commercially available ultra-low-power processors and is programmable using standard high-level programming languages and AI/ML frameworks. This level of efficiency makes perpetual, pervasive intelligence possible: run AI/ML continuously on a AA battery for 5-10 years. Our platform’s unprecedented level of efficiency enables IoT devices to intelligently capture and curate first-party data to drive the next major computing revolution

Efficient is seeking an experienced Technical Writer (Contract) who is passionate about drafting and publishing technical content around software, hardware, and chip architecture. Spans everything from creating software tutorials for SDK web documentation, to updating hardware datasheets for our chip

The ideal candidate should have experience in writing, editing, reviewing, organizing the technical content related to Software and Hardware, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Write, edit, review, and organize technical content for our hardware and software platforms.
• Structure documentation and hierarchically organize content for an enhanced user experience.
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer in the semiconductor industry, specializing in the creation of detailed technical documentation, user manuals, and specifications.
• Knowledge of Git and content management solutions.
• Experience using GitHub: you will be working in a github repository for creating content.
• Experience writing documentation for projects based on C, C++, Python and/or machine learning frameworks.
• Experience with text-based markup formats such as Markdown, reStructuredText, LaTeX, etc.
• Experience creating API documentation for a developer audience.
• Ability to quickly learn new and existing technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with the Agile development process.
• Able to provide a portfolio of writing samples for review.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Programming experience or exposure to programming languages and the ability to read code such as C/C++.
• Experience with software API documentation using Doxygen.
• Experience with Docusarus.
• Experience with HTML and CSS for web content.
• Familiarity with Doxygen / Sphinx publishing pipelines.
• Experience using software or hardware systems via direct experimentation (e.g., reading and running code)
  
  

Why Join Efficient?

At Efficient, we do not care about hierarchy—your impact is what matters. If you produce prodigious, high-quality work, you will be recognized and rewarded accordingly. We are a high-trust, high-output team where ownership and autonomy are paramount. If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity to shape the future of high-performance computing, let’s talk.

Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Technical and Vocational Training and Education

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