Sr. Accessibility Specialist, AWS Accessibility

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Inc. is hiring a Sr. Accessibility Specialist for AWS Accessibility in Seattle, WA. You will serve as an accessibility SME across AWS services and design systems, and collaborate with product, engineering, and UX teams to embed accessibility at scale.

The role emphasizes driving accessibility standards and advancing tooling, with a focus on innovation using AI/ML to improve inclusive experiences for customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience with AI/ML tooling for accessibility workflows.
• Familiarity with LLM coding agents for coding.
• External recognition in accessibility community (speaking, thought leadership, standards contribution).

Responsibilities

• Serve as an accessibility SME across AWS services, design systems, web and mobile experiences.
• Innovate solutions using AI and other techniques to scale accessibility.
• Prototype accessibility solutions for complex challenges.
• Conduct accessibility reviews and provide actionable guidance to teams.
• Collaborate across organizations to scale accessibility processes, tooling, and features.
• Influence stakeholders and communicate changes clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Drive accessibility standards into tooling used in the AWS software development lifecycle.

Skills

AI/ML tooling experience

LLM coding agents familiarity

Accessibility community recognition

Job description

Sr. Accessibility Specialist, AWS Accessibility

Job ID: 10559307 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. At AWS, our vision is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. That means making our cloud computing accessible to everyone.

Do you want to accelerate how thousands of builders deliver accessible experiences at-scale? The AWS Accessibility organization is looking for a Sr. Accessibility Specialist to help us deliver born accessible customer experiences and revolutionize the way that service teams build with accessibility in mind.

The right candidate will have a background with driving accessibility in a complex, cross-functional environment. You will have deep expertise related to accessibility standards and innovation. This role requires strong judgment, the ability to earn trust with your stakeholders, and the ability to distill guidance to a variety of stakeholders across multiple levels at AWS.

Key job responsibilities

• Serve as an accessibility subject matter expert (SME) across 200+ AWS services, our design systems, web experiences, and mobile experiences
• Innovate solutions using AI and other techniques to continuously improve the way that AWS addresses accessibility at-scale
• Prototype accessibility solutions for complex challenges
• Conduct accessibility reviews and provide service teams with actionable guidance, including usability considerations to improve the customer experience.
• Collaborate across organizations to scale our accessibility processes, tooling, and features
• Influence stakeholders across AWS, communicate changes, issues, and resolutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Establish enterprise-wide technical excellence by driving accessibility standards and requirements into tooling that drives the AWS software development lifecycle

About the team

Work/Life Balance

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with LLM coding agents for coding
• Experience with AI/ML tooling for accessibility workflows
• External recognition in accessibility community (speaking, thought leadership, standards contribution)

Base salary and benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

USA, WA, Seattle - 119,300.00 - 208,900.00 USD annually

Equal Opportunity Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.