R&D Member of Technical Staff II in Cambridge

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title: R&D Member of Technical Staff II, Technical Writing

Location: Cambridge

Employment Type: [full‑time/ part‑time/ job share/compressed hours etc.]

A skilled and experienced technical writer who guides and mentors more junior writers while working on advanced tasks with minimal supervision. They must be proficient in technical writing tools and processes and be a problem solver with strong communication skills and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

• Meet project milestones and report on your progress
• Learn complex work from self‑learning, training, and shadowing seniors
• Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and good judgement
• Follow existing processes and propose improvements

Essential Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in English, Computer Science, Engineering, or Technical Writing (or equivalent area/level of education and experience).
• 3‑5 years of experience in technical writing and documentation development
• Demonstrate new learning to mentor, lead, and manager
• Seek limited guidance for resolving conflicts and delivering in sync with multiple teams
• Work under minimal supervision on advanced, unstructured, and complex work
• Work with global teams in a fast, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Improve the quality of content, adhere to the established standards and guidelines, and deliver on time
• Design, develop, review, and publish high‑quality technical documentation

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Passion for writing and technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Commitment to making a meaningful impact.

R&D at AVEVA
Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the centre of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name.
Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems, join us.

UK Benefits include:
Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working
By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office‑based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process
Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.