Technical Writer #65604

With over $2B in revenue, Autodesk is ranked the 5th largest software company in the world and was recently named one of the top performing companies for 2008 in the BusinessWeek 50 Rankings. Autodesk is a world leader in design innovation technologies for the manufacturing, architecture, construction and media and entertainment industries. Since introducing AutoCAD in 1982, Autodesk has developed a broad portfolio of specialized 2D and 3D Digital Prototyping solutions that give designers, engineers, architects and digital artists the tools they need to create the skyscrapers, bridges, products, games and films that make up our world today. The global Autodesk community includes: - Our employees: 7,000 staff in more than 60 locations around the globe; - Our customers: 9 million users in 160 countries -- 100% of Fortune 100 firms are Autodesk customers; - Our ecosystem: 1,700 channel partners and 3,100 development partners; Twenty-six years ago, Autodesk and AutoCAD changed the world of design by automating drafting. Today we continue to evolve the design process with products used by designers, architects, engineers, and digital artists worldwide. We have been designated one of 2008's "Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company Magazine. Autodesk: Hot technology....Cool place to work. Title: Technical Writer #65604 Location: Waltham, MA Seasoned Technical Writer with 4+ years of experience to join a dynamic online help group. Writer will be responsible for creating and maintaining content related to Architectural/Engineering software. Candidate must have direct experience creating user-centered content for complex software applications. This position is part of a team that works closely with Product Design, Product Management, SQA, and other organizations to create highly usable and accurate user assistance. Ability to work cross-functionally and handle changing priorities essential. Prior experience with FrameMaker required. Experience working with Captivate or similar tool a plus. Primary Duties: Creates and designs user documentation that is easy to use, understand, localize, and maps to corporate strategies, new features and user issues. Defines the scope and content of the documentation required, based upon its purpose/function. Participates in feature team meetings to provide estimates on documentation impact, to present feature-specific documentation plans and accept team feedback, and to ensure that terms, messages, and concepts conform with existing documentation or can be accommodated. Works closely with developers, product designers, product managers, and test engineers to gather information for documentation. Interprets technical product information and uses appropriate style guides and authoring tools to develop written documentation targeted to user requirements. Creates/develops graphics as appropriate to enhance clarity/usability. Ensures the accuracy of the Online Help System, including navigation, table of contents, search functions, links, and expandable folders. Assists with standardization of terminology (across products) to reduce localization costs. Develops error and directional messages within applications. Reviews user interface terminology to ensure consistency and clarity as requested. Provides progress updates and revisions of time requirements to the schedule for various documentation components. Autodesk provides one of the most exceptional compensation and benefit packages, including stock options for all employees, 401k matching, six week sabbatical after four years of employment, domestic partner policy, on going employee training and development, flexible work hours and more! IF YOU ARE AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSON WHO STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME ONLINE AT HTTP://WWW.AUTODESK.COM/CAREERS - Job Req # 65604. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse workforce. Company: Autodesk Inc. Location: Waltham Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: IT/Software Development