Accessibility engineer

An accessibility engineer makes software usable by people with disabilities. They audit and improve products against accessibility standards, write and fix code for screen readers, keyboard navigation, and assistive technologies, build accessible components, test with real assistive tools, and help teams build inclusivity in from the start.

The role combines frontend engineering with deep knowledge of accessibility standards and the needs of users with varied disabilities, often supported by legal requirements. Accessibility engineers work across software companies.

The job suits detail-oriented developers who care about inclusion, enjoy the technical specifics of making interfaces work for everyone, and find meaning in removing the barriers that shut people out of digital products.