Transforming the Future with the Convergence of Simulation and Data

 

Technical Writer - Internship

Do you like a challenge, are you a complex thinker who likes to solve problems? If so, then you might be the new Altairian we are searching for. At Altair, your curiosity matters. We pride ourselves on a business culture that enables open, creative thinking, and we deeply value our employees and their contributions towards our clients' success, as well as our own. 

Job Summary:
As a Technical Writer-Intern, you will write Python-based API documentation. During this project, you will learn our core help authoring tools and work on help maintenance updates. In addition to having a solid foundation in writing and editing, coupled with a keen interest in technology, you will have completed substantial coursework in STEM-related fields.

What You Will Do:

• Work primarily on a single project but may be asked to complete other smaller projects or documentation maintenance tasks
  as well.
• Complete scheduled tasks and projects according to agreed-upon deadlines.
• Regularly update tasks in JIRA and consistently participate in team status/standup meetings.
• Follow established procedures and guidelines in Confluence.
• Review documentation for quality and adherence to standard guidelines and identify areas for improvement.
• Build proficiency with one or more Altair products.
• Actively attend and participate in professional development activities organized by HR as part of the intern program.
• Communicate and collaborate regularly and effectively with your manager and team members.
• Foster relationships with team members, program managers, QA, and other product stakeholders.

What You Will Need:

Basics:

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a 
  technical field.
• A portfolio of class projects demonstrating proficiency in technical writing, technical editing, and copy editing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, reliable, and accountable for the quality and timeliness of your work. Follow established procedures and 
  guidelines.

Preferred:

• Coding experience, preferably in Python.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly 
• Seek Technology and Business “Firsts” 
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks 

 

What We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Life & Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Lunch Vouchers
• Outstanding Work/Life Balance
• Flex Time
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid holidays
• Collaborative environment

 

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of product development, high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities. 

 

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing and artificial intelligence (AI). 

 

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation, and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com.  

 

Ready to go?  #ONLYFORWARD 

 
At our core we are explorers; adventurers; pioneers. We are the brains behind some of the world’s most revolutionary innovations and are not only comfortable in new and uncharted waters, we dive in headfirst. We are the original trailblazers that make the impossible possible, discovering new solutions to our customer’s toughest challenges.  

 

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair's history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.