FW: Google is looking for Accessibility engineers

  • From: "Lloyd Rasmussen" <lras@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:07:32 -0400

From: Terri Hedgpeth (by way of Lloyd Rasmussen <lras@xxxxxxx>)
[mailto:terrih@xxxxxxx] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 4:20 PM
Subject: Google is looking for Accessibility engineers

Hello every one,
Pleas, pleas, distribute widely. We need to help Google fulfill this need.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone.
 
Software Engineer, Accessibility - Mountain View
Google is looking for talented, world-class Engineers to improve the
accessibility of our cutting edge information technologies to those with
disabilities. 
www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=37456
<http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/answer.py?answer=37456>  - 8k - 
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: 
list of 7 items
. BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related technical degree required. 
. 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. 
list end
Recent graduates: please attach an unofficial transcript along with your
resume. 
 
 
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please
do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees or any other
company location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to
unsolicited resumes.
 

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