WebKit Accessibility Engineer — Build Accessible Web

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

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.