programmer writer (contract)

Location(s): Kirkland, WA

PortalPlayer, Inc. seeks an intermediate-level programmer writer for a 5- to 6-month contract beginning in July to write software developer documentation. Applicants must demonstrate C/C++ reading skills during the interview and take a short writing test requiring no technical knowledge.

Duties

• Assist in writing and editing developer documentation, containing tutorials, conceptual, and how-to information
• Perform tasks with little supervision in a high-paced environment
• Meet or exceed PortalPlayer's expectations for quality and usability

Requirements

• 2 years technical writing experience for software developer audiences (with recent examples)
• Programming experience
• Ability to read and understand C/C++ code
• Ability to learn rapidly, especially technical details of software development
• Ability to meet deadlines or adapt to deadline changes when necessary

In addition, applicants demonstrating any of the following are preferred:

• A passion for writing and learning in software development environments
• A bachelor’s degree in any related discipline
• Additional years of professional technical writing experience or computer programming
• Experience interviewing software engineers
• Experience using style sheets and formal project management processes
• Experience using Microsoft Manual of Style for Technical Publications
  

Apply to:

Techcomm@portalplayer.com with" Programmer Writer" in the subject line.

Approved: 05/18/04

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