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 inspires 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. The Creative Applications team is looking for a Technical Writer to work on consumer iOS/macOS apps.
Description
In this role, you will be responsible for quickly grasping and distilling highly complex matters into clean, understandable documentation. The position requires a highly effective communicator with strong organizational skills. The Technical Writer will capture and document the following for use by internal engineering, QA, and UI design teams throughout the app development process including; detailed app specifications including user interaction workflows, and edge cases, functional requirements and UX writing. You will help drive and specify product, feature, and copy decisions with spec reviews and ongoing meetings with cross-functional teams. Your documentation will be indispensable to internal engineering and QA teams as they build and test world-class apps and features.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Understand and be able to document complex apps across platforms including Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
- At least 1 year of experience in documenting app interaction workflow and UI from start to finish during the product-development cycle. Demonstrate an ability to write structured, detailed specs, and a talent for uncovering edge cases.
- Enthusiasm and history working iteratively with design, engineering, and business teams to capture information.
- Have excellent composition and grammar skills. You are a champion UX copywriter who can draft elegant proposals, and then collaborate with a cross-functional team to create user-friendly, effective app copy.
- Understand the software life cycle.
- Be able to manage documentation schedules, reviews, and approval process, and to present work to large groups and executives.
- 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.
- BS/BA degree required in English, Communication, Computer Science, Engineering, Technical Writing, or other related degree.
- Love technical writing!
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 $112,900 and $234,700, 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 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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