Software Engineer, WebKit Accessibility

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance the accessibility of its WebKit-based products. You will contribute to the core accessibility support within WebKit, and align with evolving accessibility APIs on macOS, iOS, visionOS, and related platforms.

You will implement ARIA specs, improve performance for VoiceOver users, and dive into system frameworks and web components to locate root causes and deliver a superior user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proficient in C++ or another low-level systems language.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Improve and enhance the accessibility of WebKit across Apple’s platforms.
• Work on integrating accessibility with evolving APIs and ARIA specifications; optimize VoiceOver scenarios.
• Debug and diagnose accessibility issues across system frameworks and web components to deliver the best user experience.

Job description

WebKit is the open source browser engine that powers Safari, Mail, and many other applications across iOS, macOS, and visionOS. The WebKit Accessibility team is responsible for making WebKit fully accessible, ensuring users with disabilities have exceptional, seamless access to content across Apple’s platforms.

Description

At Apple we believe that technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone. Our team is seeking a Software Engineer to improve and enhance the accessibility of Apple products for all users, regardless of their abilities. The ideal candidate will be a motivated software engineer, eager to learn and contribute meaningfully to the lives of our users.

You’ll work primarily on the open-source WebKit codebase, improving the core accessibility support and integrating it with evolving accessibility APIs on Apple’s platforms. Typical tasks might include implementing new ARIA specifications, or improving performance when a VoiceOver user loads a large web page.

Sometimes the best way to solve a problem will be to debug it across the whole platform. We need someone who won’t be afraid to dive into system frameworks, VoiceOver code, web frameworks, or anywhere else in order to find the root cause and deliver the best user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in C++ or another a low-level systems language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web technology, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with accessibility and assistive technologies
• Experience with Objective-C and/or Swift
• Experience with open-source software development
• Excitement to build software that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives