Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Airbnb connects guests with hosts offering unique stays and experiences across the globe, founded in 2007 in San Francisco.
$185,000 - $223,000
Android
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Airbnb, founded in 2007, has grown from hosting three guests in San Francisco to facilitating over 1 billion guest arrivals globally. As a Senior Android Engineer focusing on Accessibility, you'll join the Digital Accessibility team within the UI Foundation team, working to make Airbnb's platform more inclusive and accessible to all users.

The role offers a unique opportunity to impact millions of users by improving the accessibility of Airbnb's Android application. You'll be responsible for developing technical solutions, from tooling to foundational capabilities, while working closely with Product Engineering, QA, Design, and Product Marketing teams. The position involves hands-on development and mentoring other engineers on accessibility best practices.

Key responsibilities include improving accessible product development, establishing coding standards for accessible UIs, collaborating with accessibility experts, and leading the Accessibility Champions Program. You'll work with technologies like Kotlin, Java, and Jetpack Compose, applying WCAG standards to create inclusive user experiences.

The position offers competitive compensation ($185,000 - $223,000), with remote work flexibility across the US. You'll be part of a company committed to creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The role combines technical expertise with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on digital accessibility for millions of users worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

  • Identify opportunities for improving accessible product development on Android and drive at-scale solutions
  • 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 WCAG
  • Track record of leading projects end-to-end with cross-functional collaboration
  • Passionate about digital accessibility and proactive in upleveling self and others

Benefits For Senior Android Engineer, Accessibility

Equity
  • Employee Travel Credits

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