iOS/macOS Accessibility Engineer (Native Accessibility SME)

Job description

Apple's IS&T Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) is looking for an Apple Native Platforms

Accessibility Subject Matter Expert (SME). You have solid hands-on experience building and

evaluating accessible native apps and testing them with assistive technologies. You see

accessibility as a basic human right, and you want to work with people who feel the same way.

You will work with many teams on different projects. You will use your expertise to guide them

toward accessible results and help improve how Apple approaches accessibility.

The CoE promotes and supports accessibility across Apple. We help teams build accessibility into the apps, websites, and digital services that customers and employees use. We need an Apple Native Platforms Accessibility SME to provide expert-level consulting.

This role suits someone who is self-driven, pays close attention to detail, communicates well in

speech and in writing, and likes hands-on work in a fast-paced environment.

Description

In this role, you will:

• Evaluate iOS and macOS apps for accessibility, record the findings, and give clear, practical

recommendations.

• Help teams fix accessibility issues using technical testing methods.

• Review designs, code, and content for accessibility, and advise the product, design, and

engineering teams.

• Work with cross-functional teams from start to finish of each project.

• Represent the team positively and professionally at all times.

• Help create and deliver accessibility training, tools, and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of software development experience building accessible native apps using SwiftUI, AppKit and UIKit.

Experience with accessibility standards, technical implementation and testing methods.

Strong hands-on experience testing with assistive technologies, including screen readers such as VoiceOver.

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Solid understanding of WCAG 2.x guidelines and WAI-ARIA principles.

Clear communication and teamwork with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

A track record of building strong working relationships.

Ability to learn new technologies independently and to manage several projects in a changing environment.