Apple · 1 day ago
Technical Writer, Applications
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$112K/yr - $232K/yr
1+ years expApple is a leading technology company that aims to craft innovative products and solutions. They are seeking a Technical Writer to work on software specifications and user interface copy for Apple Creator Studio, playing a crucial role in shaping apps and features from conceptual stages through development and testing.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Gather information about how apps should behave from Design, Product Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders
Distill that information into clear, understandable specifications that allow Engineering and QA to build and test world-class apps and features
Write user interface copy that will be read by millions of people on their Apple devices
Craft clear, concise, user-friendly copy, workshopping that copy with a cross-functional team, and occasionally presenting your proposed copy to senior executives
Demonstrate an ability to write structured, detailed specs based on the information you’ve gathered and the use cases you’ve thought of
Lead documentation review meetings where you present specifications and UX copy proposals to audiences of 5–50 people, including senior executives
Create and follow a documentation schedule, accurately estimating how long it will take to reach milestones and meeting deadlines
Independently anticipate and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
At least 1 year of software-related technical writing experience
Be able to understand and document complex apps available on multiple platforms, including Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Experience gathering requirements and other information from stakeholders, and translating that information into documentation
Be able to think through complex use cases, and have a knack for uncovering use cases and edge cases that others haven't thought of
Demonstrate an ability to write structured, detailed specs based on the information you've gathered and the use cases you've thought of
Excellent composition and grammar skills, and experience adapting your writing to adhere to a style guide
Meticulous note-taking and organizational skills. Each day will bring new information about a wide variety of topics that you must be able to capture and organize, to write about later
Experience presenting your work to large audiences, or openness to doing so. You will lead documentation review meetings where you present specifications and UX copy proposals to audiences of 5–50 people, including senior executives
Ability to create and follow a documentation schedule. You must be able to accurately estimate how long it will take to reach milestones, meet the deadlines you set for yourself, and communicate changes well in advance, should deadlines need to change
Understand the software development life cycle
Work with minimal direction toward predetermined goals, and be able to quickly become proficient with new tools and apps
Independently anticipate and resolve problems in a fast-paced environment
BS/BA degree required in Technical Writing, Professional Writing, English, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, Journalism, or other related field
Love technical writing!
Preferred
Experience writing use cases, requirements specifications, or user flows
Experience writing copy for user interfaces (UX writing)
Experience working on or writing about subscription-based apps or services
Familiarity with concepts, use cases, and user flows specific to subscriptions
Experience documenting requirements shared across multiple apps
Experience leading documentation review meetings—facilitating discussion, encouraging participation, taking meeting notes, logging action items related to the documentation, and following up with stakeholders on their action items
3+ years of technical writing experience with complex apps, or an advanced degree in Technical Communication
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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