Senior Android Accessibility Engineer — Build Inclusive UX

Slack; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

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 screen reader testing and compliance strategy. You’ll be the primary technical owner of Android a11y, collaborating with iOS accessibility, design systems, and feature teams to ensure Slack is usable for everyone.

You will drive accessibility testing, mentor engineers, evolve test suites, triage VPAT issues, and lead cross-functional efforts toward WCAG

Qualifications

• 5+ years Android engineering experience.
• Hands-on accessibility expertise with Android TalkBack and APIs.
• Experience building or maintaining accessibility testing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Drive accessibility for Slack Kit Compose components and a11y testing.
• Diagnose TalkBack issues and create shareable fixes.
• Own and evolve Android accessibility test suites and tooling.
• Provide guidance on labeling, focus order, and audible feedback for UI.
• Lead VPAT compliance triage and documentation.
• Coordinate cross-platform accessibility planning with iOS and design teams.
• Mentor engineers on accessibility best practices.

Skills

Android engineering

Kotlin

Jetpack Compose

TalkBack accessibility APIs

Accessibility testing

Job description

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

You will drive accessibility testing, mentor engineers, evolve test suites, triage VPAT issues, and lead cross-functional efforts toward WCAG