Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.

Sonatus is seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer with a passion for excellence and advancing our solution by developing superior documentations. If you have a strong forte for creating clear and concise technical documentation and want to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The individual will be working closely with cross-functional teams to create high-quality technical documentation for our software which is developed to provide a unique end to end solution from the vehicle to the cloud.

Location-wise, candidates should already reside within the SF/Bay Area, CA region as we promote a hybrid work model with 2-3-days in office requirement (for synergy, collaboration, engagement, and camaraderie with peers and management).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and edit technical documentation for our automotive solution related software products, including user manuals, installation guide, API documentation, and release notes. 
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information and create technical content. 
• Work with different teams to ensure that documentation is accurate, complete, and up-to-date. 
• Act as the bridge, and key liaison between program management, product and engineering teams.
• Ensure that technical documentation is consistent with company standards and branding guidelines. 
• Gather & internalize various technical specification and extract relevant information to create more user friendly and cliff note version of user guide for general consumption 
• Review and edit technical content to ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness. 
• Publish and maintain technical documentation in various formats, such as PDF, HTML, and online help systems. 
• You will work to develop a strategy to consolidate documentation, establish a more formal structure for our internal Confluence organization, naming of documents, formatting standards, etc. 
• You’ll also partner with internal subject matter experts to write and manage documentation for core programs like engineering onboarding, enablement programs, as well as large scale product overviews.
• Work hours are 30 hours/week.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in technical writing for automotive and IT networking products; with evidence of exceptional abilities in task management, technical aptitude, and attention to detail in technical documentation of procedures.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail. 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, with a proficiency in English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Mastery of GSuite & Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio and similar authoring tools
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile development environment. 
• Thorough understanding and ability to use various editing software to create logical and easy to understand documents, leverage visual aid such as chart, diagram and picture to help deliver message
• Ability to multi-task and manage workload to achieve project deliverable deadlines
• Self-starter and ability to approach the role with a can-do, team player attitude.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive and IT networking technologies, including protocols, APIs, and architectures. 
• Experience with topic-based writing concepts and markup language (e.g. HTML, XML or DITA XML)
• Passionate about cars and possess a deep understanding of the automotive industry.

Consider being part of the Sonatus team and receive the following:

Contract Benefit Offerings includes:

- Hybrid office work-arrangement/flexibility

Perk Offerings include:

- Complimentary lunches, snacks and beverages during on-site working days

Engagement Offerings:

- Departmental team building and outings

- Employee Referral Program

- Peer Award Program (monthly)

Sonatus is a fast-paced and innovative company and are seeking team members who are passionate about making a difference. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we highly encourage you to apply.

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