Technical Writer: Own the Docs for Next-Gen Test Equipment

LitePoint; North Reading (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Teradyne seeks a technical writer to own documentation for software features, from spec review to release notes, producing publication-ready content for our Automated Test Equipment users.

You will work with developers, engineers, product managers, field engineers, and marketing to translate complex product details into clear guides, tutorials, and code examples using a docs-as-code toolchain and AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in technical writing, communication, computer science, engineering, or related field, and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree; or equivalent work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to produce clean, well-organized, publication-ready content that is written to the reader's task rather than to the feature's mechanics
• Ability to read specifications and source code well enough to document behavior and to write or adapt working code examples
• Ability to work alone on familiar work and to take general direction on new or unfamiliar areas
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Attention to detail and quality, including verifying content against the product before it is considered finished
• Familiarity with software development processes and methodologies, such as agile, scrum, and waterfall
• Familiarity with documentation tools and AI enablement, such as Markdown, HTML, XML, Git, Jira, and Confluence
• Familiarity with software products and some coding, such as Windows, iOS, C#/C++, and VBA
• Portfolio of previous technical writing samples that include code examples and an explanation of their role within the content model

Responsibilities

• Plan, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for assigned software features and product areas, including release notes and updates through a full release cycle
• Own the documentation for a feature or a defined portion of a product's content set, and deliver it on the release schedule
• Draft content from specifications, source code, and SME interviews, with limited rework required
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and evaluate information, identify user requirements, and resolve conflicting or incomplete source material by asking the right questions
• Apply style, tone, format, and terminology standards consistently across everything you produce
• Author and publish in a docs-as-code pipeline (Markdown/HTML5, Git, pull requests, CI builds), and structure topics for by AI assistants
• Verify content by exercising the product: run the procedures, execute the code examples, and file defects
• Host routine SME reviews, incorporate feedback accurately, and review and update existing content to reflect changes, enhancements, and customer feedback
• Research and stay updated on the latest trends, developments, and best practices in technical writing and the ATE industry

Skills

Technical writing

English writing

Communication skills

Source code documentation

Agile/waterfall familiarity

Portfolio of samples

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical writing or related

Advanced degree / equivalent

Tools

Markdown

HTML

XML

Git

Jira

Confluence

Windows

iOS

C#/C++

VBA

Job description

Teradyne seeks a technical writer to own documentation for software features, from spec review to release notes, producing publication-ready content for our Automated Test Equipment users.

You will work with developers, engineers, product managers, field engineers, and marketing to translate complex product details into clear guides, tutorials, and code examples using a docs-as-code toolchain and AI-enabled tools.