Technical Writer | Sunnyvale, CA

Detailed Information

  • Location: Palo Alto, CA

  • Company: Tesla Motors

in-print, in-vehicle, and/or online (depending on the deliverable). This position will be located in the Palo Alto, CA office. Responsibilities Gather information and requests from, and foster excellent working relationships with, subject matter experts (such as engineers, quality assurance, software developers, product managers, and technicians) Consider all aspects of a document request.

Anticipate potential downstream issues that were not considered by others Develop new and/or revise existing content as necessary and on-time, based on the request Work closely with team and manager to triage workload and priorities, while keeping track of upcoming delivery dates; Work closely with

Firmware and Program Management teams to keep track of upcoming changes and release dates (Project Management) Ensure content is accurate (for example, validate information accuracy, peer review others' content, and follow review processes) Strategize and implement process improvements, for both documentation processes and peripherally-related processes Manage tasks and information flow using collaboration software (such as JIRA, Wrike, Share Point, Quickbase, and custom databases) Requirements Technical writing experience (software and/or hardware) with knowledge of relevant content development tools Bachelor's degree, certificate in Technical Writing, or equivalent professional experience Strong

attention to detail, strong personal organization, collaboration, and time management skills with the ability to communicate effectively with team members (face to face and through e-mail) Ability to work in a fast-paced and challenging work environment with very tight deadlines with the ability to be creative and open-minded when approaching problems Proven ability to work with minimal supervision and proven professional attitude toward work assignments, team members, and end users Positive attitude toward change and late-stage project scope updates (which often times are constantly changing until the last second) Valid driver's license Desired Qualifications and Abilities: Markup language experience (such as HTML, XML, DITA XML, or SGML) Structured authoring tool experience (such as o Xygen, XMeta L, structured Frame Maker, or Arbortext Editor) Content Management System (CMS) experience (such as RWS Tridion Docs) Experience with fast-paced and dynamic software release cycles; Documentation strategy and architecture experience Style guideline experience (Simplified Technical English, S1000D, MIL-STD, MMSTP, or custom style guide creation or contributions) Writing for translation or localization experience Automotive repair experience; mechanical aptitude with hand tools with a passion for the technology and automotive industries Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) LGBTQ+ care concierge services 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $60,000 - $222,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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