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Grammarly · 2 days ago

Senior Accessibility SME

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$220K/yr - $280K/yr

5+ years exp

Grammarly, now part of Superhuman, is an AI productivity platform focused on unlocking superhuman potential. They are seeking a Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert to advocate for users with disabilities and ensure their products are inclusive and usable by all.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and conduct comprehensive accessibility audits of our products and services using a combination of automated testing tools and manual evaluation techniques (including screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, etc.)

Write and deliver detailed internal Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) based on standards like WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA, identifying areas of non-compliance and providing clear, actionable remediation guidance

Partner with design, product management, and engineering teams to design, brainstorm, prototype, and implement accessible design solutions for complex user interactions and components

Serve as a go-to expert on accessibility, providing guidance, training, and support to internal teams throughout the product development lifecycle

Help integrate accessibility checks and considerations into our existing design systems and engineering workflows

Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal accessibility standards, documentation, and best practices

Stay current with evolving accessibility standards, assistive technologies, and legal requirements to ensure Superhuman remains a leader in digital inclusion

Champion an "accessibility-first" mindset across the organization, helping to build a strong culture of empathy and inclusive design

Qualification

Digital accessibility experienceWCAG 2.1/2.2 knowledgeManual accessibility testingAutomated accessibility toolsHTMLCSSJavaScriptVisual design skillsUser advocacyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Has 5+ years of experience focused on digital accessibility, working with web and/or desktop applications

Possesses deep knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2, with a strong understanding of A and AA conformance levels

Is proficient in manual accessibility testing using assistive technologies like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack

Has 7+ years of shipping product designs that drive business growth

Excels in designing for product, web, and mobile experiences

Experience contributing accessible design experiences to design systems

Exhibits strong visual design skills

Has experience using automated accessibility testing tools (e.g., axe, Lighthouse, WAVE) to identify and troubleshoot issues

Has a working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and understands how they impact accessibility, including the use of ARIA

Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex accessibility concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Is a pragmatic problem-solver, able to provide creative and achievable solutions to complex accessibility challenges

Thrives in a collaborative environment and can partner effectively with cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion

Is passionate about user advocacy and building products that are inclusive and equitable for people of all abilities

Has a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance, proactively managing tasks and priorities across multiple projects

Benefits

Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)

Disability and life insurance options

401(k) and RRSP matching

Paid parental leave

20 days of paid time off per year, 12 days of paid holidays per year, two floating holidays per year, and flexible sick time

Generous stipends (including those for caregiving, pet care, wellness, your home office, and more)

Annual professional development budget and opportunities

Company

Grammarly

Glassdoor4.1

Grammarly stands with Ukraine. We invite you to do the same.

Founded in 2009

San Francisco, California, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.grammarly.com/jobs/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (43)

2024 (33)

2023 (26)

2022 (16)

2021 (27)

2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Rahul Roy-Chowdhury

Chief Executive Officer

Alex Shevchenko

Co-Founder, Board Member