Senior Technical Writer – IP Solutions

We Are:

At Synopsys, we drive the innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology is central to the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, from self-driving cars to learning machines. We lead in chip design, verification, and IP integration, empowering the creation of high-performance silicon chips and software content. Join us to transform the future through continuous technological innovation. Synopsys (NASDAQ: SNPS) is the world’s largest ASIC EDA software company and the second largest semiconductor IP provider, with over 30,000 employees across 25+ countries. Our solutions power the latest smartphones, data center servers, and automotive smart systems. We are committed to fostering a respectful, honest, and professional environment where the best talent thrives through creativity, innovation, and a passion for excellence.

You Are:

You are a curious, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic technical communicator with a passion for translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible documentation. With 3–7 years of experience in technical writing within the software or hardware industry, you thrive on bridging the gap between technical experts and end users. You possess a strong academic background in electronics, computing, engineering, or a related discipline, and are adept at quickly grasping new technologies and product domains. Your experience working with authoring tools like FrameMaker, and your command of the English language, set you apart as a consummate professional.

You are energized by collaboration and equally comfortable working independently. Your approach to work is proactive and ownership-driven; you take pride in delivering high-quality documentation right the first time. You are known for your problem-solving ability, logical reasoning, and relentless attention to detail. Your communication and interpersonal skills allow you to build strong relationships across multi-site, multicultural teams, ensuring the documentation you produce meets the highest standards. You care deeply about user experience and believe that well-crafted documentation is a critical part of product success. If you are passionate about continuous learning, open to feedback, and excited to make a direct impact on the user journey, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Developing, writing, and updating user documentation—including technical specifications, engineering schematics, application notes, and user guides—for industry-leading Digital and Mixed Signal IPs such as USB, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, HDMI, and MIPI.
• Collaborating closely with design engineering teams to gather technical content and transform it into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.
• Planning, organizing, and managing documentation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established style guides and documentation processes.
• Independently driving documentation initiatives while proactively seeking input and feedback from multi-site teams across the organization.
• Ensuring all documentation aligns with Synopsys’ brand, style, and quality standards, and contributes to a seamless customer experience.
• Adopting and championing best practices in technical writing, including content structuring, version control, and continuous improvement of documentation workflows.
• Contributing to the documentation roadmap and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and close documentation gaps.

The Impact You Will Have:

• Empowering customers to effectively utilize Synopsys IP products by providing clear, comprehensive, and accessible documentation.
• Accelerating product adoption and integration by reducing barriers to understanding complex technologies.
• Enhancing the overall user experience and customer satisfaction through high-quality, reliable documentation.
• Supporting the success of engineering, product, and support teams by delivering timely, accurate collateral.
• Influencing the documentation strategy and contributing to the continuous improvement of our content ecosystem.
• Helping establish Synopsys as a leader in technical communication and customer enablement within the semiconductor industry.
• Acting as a key advocate for users, ensuring their needs are reflected in all documentation deliverables.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, science, hardware, computing, software, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 3–7 years of demonstrated technical writing experience in the software or hardware industry.
• Proficiency in authoring tools such as FrameMaker (Structured or Unstructured).
• Exceptional English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, logical reasoning, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new technologies, tools, and processes.
• Familiarity with documentation standards, version control, and best practices.
• Bonus: Knowledge of Verilog, ASIC digital design flows, TCL, XSLT, XPATH, DITA, DocBook, IP-XACT XML schemas, FrameScript, ExtendScript, FDK, or DITA Open Toolkit.

Who You Are:

• Excellent communicator and collaborator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Energetic, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and a committed team player.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused, always striving for excellence in every deliverable.
• Ownership-driven, accountable, and passionate about making a positive impact.
• Empathetic and user-focused, driven to create content that truly helps others.

The Team You’ll Be A Part Of:

You will join a dynamic and diverse team of technical writers and engineers within Synopsys’ Solutions Group in Bengaluru. The team is responsible for crafting user documentation for a wide range of industry-leading Digital and Mixed Signal IPs, collaborating with design, product, and support teams globally. The group values innovation, continuous learning, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where every member’s contribution is valued and individual growth is encouraged.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive range of health, wellness, and financial benefits to cater to your needs. Our total rewards include both monetary and non-monetary offerings. Your recruiter will provide more details about the salary range and benefits during the hiring process.