Requisition #: 13572

　　When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

　　Take a leap of certainty ... with Ansys.

　　Summary / Role Purpose

　　The Senior R&D Documentation Specialist writes, edits, and creates a variety of innovative documentation, training, and digital platform contents. They determine the best way to organize and deliver information, write, and revise content for applications or services, and review content for technical accuracy, consistency, and style. This role requires effective planning, scheduling, research, writing, and editing skills. The Senior Documentation Specialist participates as a member of agile development teams, keeping informed of product development activities to determine the need for new content and as well as revisions, corrections, and changes in previously released materials.

　　Ansys is launching an innovative new solution for embedded systems, Scade One; come and join us in a new era of model-based software development within our SMP unit. You will contribute largely to the successful usage of our tools that are used throughout the industry to make sure that cars, airplanes, and other complex systems are safe and secure in an ever-changing world by applying industry standards such as ISO 26262, DO-178C , IEC 61508, or EN 50128.

　　This position is open either to an experienced documentation specialist with a solid technical background in software development ecosystem or to an application engineer's profile with experience in particular in embedded systems and willing to contribute to customer support through user-oriented material related to our new software solution.

　　Key Duties and Responsibilities

　　• Determines audience needs to create user documentation, tutorials, training material, and videos

　　• Updates and revises previously released documentation

　　• Attains a high level of knowledge about the software, documentation tools, processes, and publishing procedures

　　• Works closely with development teams and experts to implement technological requirements for Ansys documentation

　　• Builds coalitions and works effectively in fast-paced, dynamic team environments, contributing actively to the development of various contents for a user community.

　　• Requires minimal supervision

　　Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

　　• For a documentation specialist profile, BS/MS in Technical Writing, Technical Communication, or English/Linguistics with 5 years' experience in technical writing

　　• For an application engineer's profile, BS/MS in Computer Science or Engineering with 5 years' experience in supporting/deploying software solutions for embedded systems

　　• Familiarity with the concepts of documentation authoring, common project management software, version control, structured documentation, user-centered design processes, agile development, as well as build tools

　　• Experience determining the best method in which to present information and then creating the appropriate output(s), such as topic-based help, videos, tutorials, graphics, and interactive learning systems

　　• Fluency in English, along with excellent written and spoken communication skills

　　• Some knowledge of French appreciated for team work

　　• Skilled at gathering and analyzing technical and product information from various sources, paying close attention to detail

　　• Proven experience developing user-centric documentation in the software industry ensuring a high level of quality, consistency, and accuracy

　　• Proficiency (documentation specialist profile) or readiness to get intensively trained (engineer's profile) on oXygen tooling (XML Editor, XML WebHelp, Content Fusion) for DITA-structured or documentation development

　　• Familiarity with Git environments (issues, PRs, branching, reviewing process) ideally with GitHub. Some experience working in a CI/CD environment is a plus.

　　Preferred Qualifications and Skills

　　• Experience with FrameMaker (structured or unstructured), PDF publication, as well as MathML or LaTex editing is a plus.

　　• Experience with Docs-as-code model, with some experience writing in Markdown and tools such as Sphinx

　　• Experienced with the development of pedagogical material for customer training or technical knowledge in software development tools and languages like C, C#, Python

　　• Familiarity with Modeling Languages such as UML or SysML

　　Location

　　Sophia-Antipolis (Nice area), Paris (Montigny), Lille, Toulouse, or Lyon

　　At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential in the knowledge that every day is an opportunity to observe, teach, inspire, and be inspired. Together as One Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

　　Our Commitments:

　　Amaze with innovative products and solutionsMake our customers incredibly successfulAct with integrityEnsure employees thrive and shareholders prosper

　　Our Values:

　　Adaptability: Be open, welcome what's nextCourage: Be courageous, move forward passionatelyGenerosity: Be generous, share, listen, serveAuthenticity: Be you, make us stronger

　　Our Actions:

　　We commit to audacious goalsWe work seamlessly as a teamWe demonstrate masteryWe deliver outstanding results

　　OUR ONE ANSYS CULTURE HAS INCLUSION AT ITS CORE

　　We believe diverse thinking leads to better outcomes. We are committed to creating and nurturing a workplace that fuels this by welcoming people, no matter their background, identity, or experience, to a workplace where they are valued and where diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging thrive.

　　TAKE A LEAP OF CERTAINTY IN YOUR CAREER AT ANSYS

　　At Ansys, you will find yourself among the sharpest minds and most visionary leaders across the globe. Collectively we strive to change the world with innovative technology and transformational solutions. With a prestigious reputation in working with well-known, world-class companies, standards at Ansys are high - met by those willing to rise to the occasion and meet those challenges head on. Our team is passionate about pushing the limits of world-class simulation technology, empowering our customers to turn their design concepts into successful, innovative products faster and at a lower cost.

　　At Ansys, it's about the learning, the discovery, and the collaboration. It's about the "what's next" as much as the "mission accomplished." And it's about the melding of disciplined intellect with strategic direction and results that have, can, and do impact real people in real ways. All this is forged within a working environment built on respect, autonomy, and ethics.

　　CREATING A PLACE WE'RE PROUD TO BE

　　Ansys is an S&P 500 company and a member of the NASDAQ-100. We are proud to have been recognized for the following more recent awards, although our list goes on: America's Most Loved Workplaces, Gold Stevie Award Winner, America's Most Responsible Companies, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, Great Place to Work Certified (China, Greece, France, India, Japan, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, U.K.).

　　For more information, please visit us at www.ansys.com

　　Ansys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

　　Ansys does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Ansys. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.