Principal Accessibility Software Engineer
Description
What you’ll do
- Help modernize the UI development across all of Splunk
- Set the standards for accessibility development across Splunk
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to advise and implement holistic web accessibility solutions across multiple products
- Lead in setting the direction for CI/CD development across multiple product pipelines
- Prioritize backlogs, support test automation improvements, validate fixes
- Provide training to empower teams to own web accessibility quality
- Mentor and coach other engineers, share the work you are doing, and participate in code reviews
- Evolve the maturity of Splunk’s accessibility program to reach new KPIs and metrics
What you'll need
- 12+ years of experience working with web and/or client-side technologies
- Advanced skills in HTML, CSS, Javascript, React
- Experience in accessibility standard methodologies, WCAG standards, VPAT compliance, and a strong awareness of assistive technologies
- Experience working with Design Systems and shared components across multiple teams
- Experience with Accessibility Tools (JAWS, NVDA, Axe)
- Knowledge of browser internals like Javascript engines, native DOM, Event APIs, browser quirks and ways to tune code to enhance web accessibility and performance
- Comfort with command-line applications, source control, testing frameworks, continuous integration and other aspects of developing in large, distributed software teams across multiple codebases
- Ability to lead engineering teams and set technical direction
- Proven track record for establishing strong coding principles through code reviews and design sessions
- Ability to collaborate, build partnerships, and communicate efficiently across teams
- Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Experience with Backbone.js development is highly desirable
- Background in testing and validation of websites for Accessibility Compliance
- International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) Certification, JAWS Certification
- Agile development experience using tracking software such as JIRA
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent training and work experience.
Note:
Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro, and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay Range: $203,200.00 - 279,400.00 per year
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay Range: $182,880.00 - 251,460.00 per year
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay Range: $162,560.00 - 223,520.00 per year
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for incentive compensation and may be eligible for equity or long-term cash awards.
Benefits are an important part of Splunk's Total Rewards package. This role is eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan and match, paid time off and much more! Learn more about our comprehensive benefits and wellbeing offering at https://splunkbenefits.com.
Thank you for your interest in Splunk!