Technical Writer

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just build products — we craft the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that supports the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple’s Applications team is looking for an upbeat, highly motivated Technical Writer to contribute to current and future apps.

Key Qualifications

• Understand and be able to document complex apps, including desktop, iOS, and web apps.

• Be familiar with documenting app interaction workflow and UI.

• Demonstrate an ability to write structured, detailed specs, and a talent for uncovering edge cases.

• Have excellent composition and grammar skills.

• Be an outstanding teammate — must be able to work with design, engineering, and business teams to capture information.

• Understand the software life cycle.

• Be able to manage documentation schedules, reviews, and approval process.

• Work with minimal direction toward predetermined goals, and be able to quickly become proficient with new tools and software.

• Independently anticipate and resolve problems in a fast-paced application development team environment.

• Love technical writing!

Description

The Technical Writer will capture and document the following for use by engineering, QA, UI design, customer support, and external developers: - Detailed app specifications - Functional requirements - UX writing

Education & Experience

BS/BA degree required in English, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Writing, or other related degree.

Additional Requirements

• 3+ years of technical writing experience with complex apps, or an advanced degree in Technical Communication.

Pay & Benefits

• At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $107,500.00 and $223,500.00, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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