Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Airbnb is a global hospitality platform founded in 2007, connecting hosts offering unique stays with guests worldwide.
$191,000 - $223,000
Android
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
[] Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Airbnb, the global hospitality platform that has facilitated over 2 billion guest arrivals since 2007, is seeking a Senior Android Engineer specializing in Accessibility. This role sits within the Digital Accessibility team, part of the larger UI Foundation team that shapes Airbnb's design system and UI tooling.

The position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Airbnb's digital accessibility initiatives, directly affecting millions of users worldwide. As a Senior Android Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing technical solutions that enhance the app's accessibility features while working with cutting-edge technologies like Jetpack Compose.

Your responsibilities will span from hands-on development to mentoring other engineers and establishing coding standards that promote accessible UI development. You'll collaborate closely with Product Engineering, QA, Design, and Product Marketing teams, ensuring accessibility is integrated throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of Android development experience, strong expertise in Kotlin or Java, and a passionate commitment to digital accessibility. You'll have the opportunity to work remotely while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values diverse perspectives and inclusive design.

This role offers competitive compensation ($191,000 - $223,000), along with benefits including equity, bonuses, and Employee Travel Credits. Join Airbnb to help create a world where anyone can belong anywhere by making digital experiences more accessible to all users.

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Responsibilities For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

  • Identify opportunities for improving accessible product development on Android
  • Drive at-scale solutions including design system improvements and automated accessibility testing
  • Establish coding standards and patterns on Android for accessible UIs
  • Partner with accessibility experts to translate Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) into actionable projects
  • Uplevel Android engineers' accessibility expertise through training
  • Participate in weekly office hours to support product designers and engineers

Requirements For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Kotlin
Java
  • 5+ years of industry experience developing consumer Android applications at scale
  • Expertise in Kotlin or Java, and Jetpack Compose
  • Experience with UI and feature development that meet accessibility standards and best practices such as WCAG
  • Track record of leading projects end-to-end
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with Product and Design partners
  • Passionate about digital accessibility

Benefits For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

  • Employee Travel Credits
  • Bonus
  • Equity

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