Accessibility Lead | W3C

Accessibility Lead

Design inclusive web experiences and shape accessibility standards for the next generation of web technologies.

Position Overview

📍 Hybrid (Washington, USA or Remote)

🕒 Senior Level (7+ years required)

📅 Application Deadline: November 15, 2025

Key Responsibilities

✅ Design universal accessibility frameworks for emerging web standards
✅ Lead ARIA implementation guidelines for developers
✅ Conduct accessibility audits for W3C specifications
✅ Collaborate with global accessibility working groups

Qualifications

Mandatory

→ 10+ years in web accessibility implementation
→ Published ARIA/ARIA-AT implementations
→ Expert in WCAG 2.1+ standards

Preferred

→ Experience with browser accessibility tooling
→ Academic research in inclusive design

We Offer

Professional Growth

✅ Annual accessibility conference attendance
✅ $7,500 professional development budget

Impact

✅ Shape global accessibility standards
✅ Lead W3C working groups

Ready for this Challenge?

Your application should demonstrate:

📄 Technical accessibility design portfolio
📝 Published ARIA implementations

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Application Timeline

✉ Email: careers@w3c.edu

📅 Final application deadline: October 31, 2025

📞 For urgent queries: +44 20 7946 0060