Senior Software Engineer, Accessibility

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Accessibility based in the United States.** This role offers the opportunity to improve the accessibility of the web for millions of users worldwide. You will contribute to the development of a core browser accessibility platform, working on complex systems that connect web technologies with assistive tools. The position combines deep systems engineering expertise with a mission-driven focus on creating a more inclusive digital experience. You will collaborate with engineers across multiple teams, influence web standards, and solve challenging technical problems at scale. Working within an open development environment, you will contribute code, specifications, prototypes, and improvements that directly impact users. This is an opportunity for an engineer passionate about accessibility, open-source technology, and building software that empowers people of all abilities. ### Accountabilities: As a Senior Software Engineer focused on accessibility, you will help advance the technical foundation that enables accessible web experiences across platforms. You will work on complex browser systems, collaborate across engineering teams, and contribute to solutions that improve usability, performance, and inclusivity for users worldwide. - Improve the architecture, stability, reliability, and performance of a core browser accessibility engine. - Design, develop, test, and maintain systems-level software supporting accessibility technologies. - Debug and resolve complex issues within multi-process and multi-threaded codebases. - Investigate and address operating system-specific challenges across different platforms. - Build strong partnerships with engineering teams, product groups, and organizational leaders to drive accessibility improvements. - Collaborate with design and frontend teams to identify accessibility challenges and implement effective solutions. - Contribute to web standards and technologies that expand access to modern web experiences. - Develop infrastructure that enables assistive technologies to interact effectively with web platforms. - Create prototypes, technical specifications, and implementation strategies for new accessibility capabilities. - Analyze user feedback, performance data, and technical issues to guide future improvements. - Participate in open-source development practices and collaborate with a global engineering community. - Implement new web features that support emerging applications and content experiences. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is a technically skilled software engineer with strong systems programming experience and a passion for improving accessibility. You should be comfortable working in complex codebases, collaborating across distributed teams, and solving challenging engineering problems. - Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. - Strong proficiency in C++ and experience developing production-quality software. - Experience working with web technologies, including JavaScript, web applications, and browser platforms. - Knowledge of web accessibility principles, ARIA standards, and assistive technology ecosystems. - Experience developing cross-platform native applications. - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, especially within complex technical environments. - Experience writing and troubleshooting multi-process and multi-threaded applications. - Ability to quickly understand and contribute to large, complex, multi-language codebases. - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. - Ability to collaborate effectively within geographically distributed engineering teams. - Passion for building technology that improves access and usability for people with diverse abilities. ## Benefits: - Competitive compensation package with performan…