Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Technical Writer - Samsung Ads
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Position Summary
Over the last few years, Samsung has been investing in building a portfolio of engaging services across its devices to complement its market-leading hardware business, while leveraging its unparalleled global distribution footprint. These services, coupled with a vast partner network and proprietary data, generate a massive opportunity for ad-based monetization. Six years into this journey, Samsung Ads is a highly successful and fast-growing business. This business and its continued future success depend on the products, technologies, and tools owned by the Global Ads Product & Engineering team. Hundreds of people strong, with a substantial presence in five countries, the Global Ads P&E team is a dynamic and complex organization, operating across a broad spectrum of product and strategic domains.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Writer to join our Samsung Ads team. As a Technical Writer, you will be charged with research, consolidation, and organization of information in a clear and easily understandable format for both internal and external audiences. Technical Writers scale how we educate software users, document complex processes, and curate information.
The Technical Writer produces and maintains documentation that includes product documentation, user guides, as well as manages and maintains our publications in our various knowledge bases. You'll own the management of end-to-end documentation processes including authoring, editing, reviewing, publishing and maintaining content including monitoring metrics on the usage and feedback of documentation.
Your expertise will play a crucial role in driving the success of our advertising technology, helping us efficiently deliver targeted and relevant ads to our users. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Role and Responsibilities
Work with product managers, engineers, and other organizational stakeholders to produce and maintain world-class documentation, including: User Guides, API Developer Guides, In-Platform documentation (UI elements including tooltips, welcome instructions)Learn complex concepts, and communicate the information in a way that is engaging and understood by usersBuild and maintain content that goes beyond traditional documentation, such as online video, demos, guided tours, and other educational techniquesIdentify problem areas or structural deficiencies and proactively contribute to their improvementPublish and maintain templates for written documentationManage the end-to-end documentation process including authoring, editing, reviewing, publishing and maintaining contentPlan, schedule, and track documentation work to meet product release dates and client deliverablesGather customer feedback on documentation to improve usabilityMonitor metrics on the usage of documentation
Skills and Qualifications
At least eight years of proven experience as a Technical Writer, with a significant focus body of professional experience working in Advertising Technology or Ad Serving platforms at scaleProven ability to develop comprehensive and accurate documentationFlexibility to adjust to an evolving role and steady change within our fast-growing company.Embrace change and is comfortable with navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.Project management experience, accountable for delivery of their own workExcellent English written and verbal communications and experience working with content in multiple mediums; other languages are an assetExperience working cross-departmentally Track record of effective collaborationStrong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements and prioritiesAppetite to learn with a positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challengesExperience working with the following tools preferred: Confluence/JIRA, Git & Github, HTML, Markdown, Content Management Systems, graphical toolsWorking knowledge of basic office tools, including MS Office Google Docs/Drive, Slack
Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our ad tech platform. If you're passionate about playing an instrumental role in the development of cutting-edge advertising solutions and have a solid background in Technical Writing, we would love to hear from you!
CALIFORNIA ONLY
Compensation for this role is expected to be between $165,000 and $190,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.
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Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process
Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.
Over the last few years, Samsung has been investing in building a portfolio of engaging services across its devices to complement its market-leading hardware business, while leveraging its unparalleled global distribution footprint. These services, coupled with a vast partner network and proprietary data, generate a massive opportunity for ad-based monetization. Six years into this journey, Samsung Ads is a highly successful and fast-growing business. This business and its continued future success depend on the products, technologies, and tools owned by the Global Ads Product & Engineering team. Hundreds of people strong, with a substantial presence in five countries, the Global Ads P&E team is a dynamic and complex organization, operating across a broad spectrum of product and strategic domains.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Writer to join our Samsung Ads team. As a Technical Writer, you will be charged with research, consolidation, and organization of information in a clear and easily understandable format for both internal and external audiences. Technical Writers scale how we educate software users, document complex processes, and curate information.
The Technical Writer produces and maintains documentation that includes product documentation, user guides, as well as manages and maintains our publications in our various knowledge bases. You'll own the management of end-to-end documentation processes including authoring, editing, reviewing, publishing and maintaining content including monitoring metrics on the usage and feedback of documentation.
Your expertise will play a crucial role in driving the success of our advertising technology, helping us efficiently deliver targeted and relevant ads to our users. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Role and Responsibilities
Work with product managers, engineers, and other organizational stakeholders to produce and maintain world-class documentation, including: User Guides, API Developer Guides, In-Platform documentation (UI elements including tooltips, welcome instructions)Learn complex concepts, and communicate the information in a way that is engaging and understood by usersBuild and maintain content that goes beyond traditional documentation, such as online video, demos, guided tours, and other educational techniquesIdentify problem areas or structural deficiencies and proactively contribute to their improvementPublish and maintain templates for written documentationManage the end-to-end documentation process including authoring, editing, reviewing, publishing and maintaining contentPlan, schedule, and track documentation work to meet product release dates and client deliverablesGather customer feedback on documentation to improve usabilityMonitor metrics on the usage of documentation
Skills and Qualifications
At least eight years of proven experience as a Technical Writer, with a significant focus body of professional experience working in Advertising Technology or Ad Serving platforms at scaleProven ability to develop comprehensive and accurate documentationFlexibility to adjust to an evolving role and steady change within our fast-growing company.Embrace change and is comfortable with navigating ambiguity and uncertainty.Project management experience, accountable for delivery of their own workExcellent English written and verbal communications and experience working with content in multiple mediums; other languages are an assetExperience working cross-departmentally Track record of effective collaborationStrong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with evolving project requirements and prioritiesAppetite to learn with a positive attitude, willing to jump in and tackle new challengesExperience working with the following tools preferred: Confluence/JIRA, Git & Github, HTML, Markdown, Content Management Systems, graphical toolsWorking knowledge of basic office tools, including MS Office Google Docs/Drive, Slack
Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our ad tech platform. If you're passionate about playing an instrumental role in the development of cutting-edge advertising solutions and have a solid background in Technical Writing, we would love to hear from you!
CALIFORNIA ONLY
Compensation for this role is expected to be between $165,000 and $190,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.
#LI-BL1
* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click here.
At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.
* Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Individuals with Disabilities During the Application Process
Samsung Electronics America is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact our Reasonable Accommodation Team (855-557-3247) or SEA_Accommodations_Ext@sea.samsung.com for assistance. This number is for accommodation requests only and is not intended for general employment inquiries.