Software Engineer - Accessibility - Mountain View
This position is based in Mountain View, CA.
Google is looking for talented, world-class Engineers to improve the
accessibility of our cutting edge information technologies to those with
disabilities. Come join an exciting and stimulating environment where
you
can make your impact on the world.
You will be involved in identifying accessibility issues and engineering
solutions across a range of products: next-generation web sites like
Google
search and AdWords, rich internet (AJAX) applications like Gmail and
Google
Local, and client applications like Toolbar and Desktop Search. In
addition, we are looking for Engineers who can act as accessibility
advocates and promote the needs of Google's users with disabilities
inside
Google.
Requirements:
BS in Computer Science or related technical degree required, MSCS
or
PhD a plus.
Demonstrated experience developing software to support
accessibility
standards (e.g., WAI, Section 508) and technologies (e.g., JAWS).
Strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX development skills.
Demonstrated expertise with C/C++ and/or Java programming.
User Interface design and usability knowledge a plus.
Ability to work well in cross-functional teams, including
engineers,
product managers, usability, and UI designers, and to evangelize
approaches for building accessible products.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Recent graduates: please attach an unofficial transcript along with your
resume.
http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=37456
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Janina Sajka Phone: +1.240.715.1272
Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com
Marketing the Owasys 22C talking screenless cell phone in the U.S. and Canada--Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more.
Chair, Accessibility Workgroup Free Standards Group (FSG)
janina at freestandards.org http://a11y.org
