Senior Technical Writer Needed -- 2

Eligibility Criteria for Technical Writer

Education Qualifications
• B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, or Electronics or a degree in English/Journalism with a strong technical background.
• M.Tech or MBA (Technical Communication) will be a distinct advantage.
• Certification in Technical Writing like CPTC, IMCP, etc., is preferable.
Professional Experience
• 7–8 years in technical writing, preferably in OS/systems software or embedded systems domains.
• Prior experience in preparing technical reports, white papers or DPR’s is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with documentation norms of MeitY will be an added advantage.
Technical Knowledge
• Understanding of OS architecture: kernel, scheduler, memory management, process management, file systems, device drivers and storage architecture.
• Knowledge of OS standards like POSIX, RTOS concepts and hardware-software interfaces.
• Should possess strong knowledge to read and interpret architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and technical documentation.
Writing & Documentation Skills
• The candidate must be capable of producing structured and comprehensive technical documents.
• Should be able to translate complex system-level concepts into clear documentation maintaining clarity, precision, logical flow and a formal technical tone.
• Proficiency in writing: Project reports, SRS, SDD, test plans, user manuals and API docs.
• Knowledge in structured documentation frameworks: IEEE 830, IEEE 1016, MIL-STD-498
• Should be able to produce executive summaries, architecture descriptions, technical specifications, implementation strategies and security models.
• Ability to communicate complex information accurately ensuring it is easily understood by the intended audience.



Tools
• MS Word, LaTeX (for formal reports), Confluence, SharePoint
• Diagram tools: Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart, AI based tools
• Version control basics: Git (for doc-as-code workflows)

Soft Skills
• Stakeholder coordination — ability to extract information from kernel engineers, architects, and domain experts.
• Effective communication and stakeholder interaction is required.
• Ability to work with cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability to organize content in a clear and hierarchical manner.
• Ability to question and validate technical inputs.




We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer with 7-8 years of experience in technical writing, preferably in OS/systems software or embedded systems domains.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with a B.Tech/B.E. in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or a degree in English/Journalism. M.Tech or MBA in Technical Communication and certifications like CPTC or IMCP are advantageous.
Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, white papers, and detailed project reports (DPRs), with familiarity in MeitY documentation norms being a plus.
Technical knowledge required includes OS architecture (kernel, scheduler, memory management, process management, file systems, device drivers, storage architecture), OS standards like POSIX and RTOS concepts, and the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and flowcharts.
Strong writing skills are essential for producing structured and comprehensive documents such as project reports, SRS, SDD, test plans, user manuals, and API documentation. Knowledge of structured documentation frameworks like IEEE 830, IEEE 1016, and MIL-STD-498 is required.
Proficiency with tools such as MS Word, LaTeX, Confluence, SharePoint, and diagram tools like Visio, Draw.io, Lucidchart, and AI-based tools is necessary. Basic version control knowledge with Git for doc-as-code workflows is also expected.
Soft skills include stakeholder coordination, effective communication, working with cross-functional teams, organizing content clearly, and validating technical inputs.