Siemens Digital Industries Software
Senior Technical Author
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About the Company
We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer-aided design, 3D modeling, and simulation—helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world-class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking, and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.
Job Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly technical Senior Technical Author to join the documentation team supporting Rapidminer SLC, part of the Siemens analytics product suite. This role requires deep analytical ability, substantial technical writing experience, and the capability to independently research and document complex programming-language behavior in a legally sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning and generating content for our data analytics products, working collaboratively with the technical communications team and engineering SMEs.
- Researching, writing, and maintaining developer and administration documentation for Rapidminer SLC products.
- Producing high-quality, fully original technical documentation describing statistical, mathematical, and programmatic concepts with clarity and precision.
- Contributing to end-user documentation as required for other Rapidminer products.
- Reviewing and copy-editing documentation from SMEs to ensure consistency.
- Working with software developers, customer support, and QA teams to update documentation to reflect customer feedback and new features.
- Interpreting syntax-only specifications from developers to derive accurate functional behavior without external reference materials.
- Collaborating with other team members globally to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Executing long-term documentation projects that require long periods of sustained analysis and writing.
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Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree (or international graduate of a university-level program) in a related field or in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Technical Communication.
- At least 5 years of related experience in technical communication, instructional design, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Information gathering (such as interviewing engineers, extracting information from source code and specifications, research content, and extrapolating from that content).
- Ability to communicate complex information succinctly and clearly.
- Experience in creating tutorials, training manuals, or training guides.
- Exposure to programming principles, programming knowledge, or experience.
- Ability to clearly explain degree-level mathematical and statistical concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to produce documentation without reliance on AI-generated content.
- Experience working on long-duration, complex technical projects.
- Familiarity with distributed or international teams within a global organization.
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At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work—hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this position is £53,600 to £91,100, and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered is based on the successful candidate's job-related skills, experience, and relevant education/training. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/
Diversity & Inclusion
We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities. At Siemens, we believe people who've had real experiences dealing with being different will excel as leaders. Let's foster a culture of creativity and innovation. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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