Senior Software Engineer, Android Accessibility
Core
Own Android accessibility for Slack, from component-level fixes to platform-wide screen reader testing and compliance strategy.
Role type
Senior IC Android accessibility engineer
Builds
Slack Kit Compose components, automated a11y testing infrastructure, and VPAT compliance documentation
Domain
Consumer mobile apps (Slack) + Android accessibility
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Android development, Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android accessibility APIs, TalkBack, accessibility testing infrastructure, WCAG/VPAT compliance
Preferred skills
Design systems, static-analysis/scanning tools, public speaking
Technologies
Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, TalkBack, Android Accessibility APIs
Responsibilities
Audit and fix Slack Kit Compose component accessibility issues; Diagnose and generalize TalkBack/framework fixes; Own and evolve Android a11y test suites and custom tooling; Provide accessibility guidance to feature teams on UI labeling and focus order; Lead VPAT compliance efforts and document compliance posture; Plan and run accessibility testing across major features; Mentor Android engineers on accessibility best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
