[Athen] FW: Google is looking for Accessibility engineers

[Sean Keegan]

Job posting at Google for a software engineer focusing on accessibility.
Mountain View is a nice place to live (although a bit hot this week).

Take care,
Sean

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Subject: Google is looking for Accessibility engineers

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.
(Link to Job Information - http://tinyurl.com/4bsppn )

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.
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