- Apple
- Cupertino, CA
- Full-Time
- 4 days ago
Software Engineer, WebKit Accessibility.
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Software Engineer, WebKit Accessibility: our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role centres on making the open-source WebKit browser engine fully usable for people with disabilities, improving accessibility support in core browser code.
- The Person:The person will improve core accessibility support in the open-source WebKit codebase, integrate it with evolving accessibility APIs, implement new ARIA specifications, and debug issues across system frameworks and VoiceOver code.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent, 3+ years of relevant work experience, proficiency in C++ or another low-level systems language, and experience with web technology including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
About the role
WebKit is the open source browser engine that powers Safari, Mail, and many other applications across iOS, macOS, and visionOS. The WebKit Accessibility team is responsible for making WebKit fully accessible, ensuring users with disabilities have exceptional, seamless access to content across Apple's platforms.
Description
At Apple we believe that technology is most powerful when it empowers everyone. Our team is seeking a Software Engineer to improve and enhance the accessibility of Apple products for all users, regardless of their abilities. The ideal candidate will be a motivated software engineer, eager to learn and contribute meaningfully to the lives of our users.
You'll work primarily on the open-source WebKit codebase, improving the core accessibility support and integrating it with evolving accessibility APIs on Apple's platforms. Typical tasks might include implementing new ARIA specifications, or improving performance when a VoiceOver user loads a large web page.
Sometimes the best way to solve a problem will be to debug it across the whole platform. We need someone who won't be afraid to dive into system frameworks, VoiceOver code, web frameworks, or anywhere else in order to find the root cause and deliver the best user experience.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent
3+ years of relevant work experience
Proficient in C++ or another a low-level systems language
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with web technology, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Experience with accessibility and assistive technologies
Experience with Objective-C and/or Swift
Experience with open-source software development
Excitement to build software that makes a tangible difference in people’s lives