Android Accessibility Lead

Slack

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 173,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Slack is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to own Android accessibility across the Slack app, from Slack Kit component fixes to platform-wide testing and compliance strategy. You’ll be the primary technical owner of Android a11y, working closely with the iOS accessibility team, design systems, and feature teams to improve accessibility for everyone.

You will drive testing, mentor engineers, and lead VPAT compliance efforts, coordinating with QA vendors and cross‑platform partners to ensure

Qualifications

5+ years Android engineering experience in a team setting.
Hands-on expertise with Android accessibility APIs and TalkBack behavior.
Experience building or maintaining accessibility testing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Drive accessibility for Slack Kit Compose components and automate a11y tests.
Diagnose TalkBack issues and generalize fixes for wider use.
Own and evolve Android a11y test suites and tooling.
Provide accessibility guidance to feature teams on UI labeling and focus order.
Lead VPAT compliance efforts and document Slack’s posture.
Plan and run accessibility testing across major features with QA vendors.
Represent Android in cross‑platform accessibility planning and collaborate with iOS teams.
Mentor Android engineers on accessibility best practices and share knowledge.