# Senior Software Engineer, Accessibility at Synthesia

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> Responsibilities: - Lead accessibility efforts across the pr

- **Company:** Synthesia (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/synthesia)
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** Remote
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** React, TypeScript, Storybook, Axe-core, Pa11y, Playwright, Cypress, WCAG, Accessibility Auditing, CI Automation, LLM, AI Tooling, Figma, Media Accessibility, Cross-functional Leadership, Frontend Engineering
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-06-05
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-06-05
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/synthesia/f17bf4d6-2bf0-43f5-9f19-8b4a81357bc1 (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/senior-software-engineer-accessibility-synthesia

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead accessibility efforts across the product: baseline audits, prioritize remediation, and measure Design System coverage.
- Ship technical fixes and coordinate cross-team remediation with Product, Design, Legal and external auditors.
- Integrate accessibility checks into CI/CD and Design System workflows; monitor production accessibility metrics.
- Run user testing with assistive tech and translate findings into product decisions.
- Design and operate AI-assisted tooling to scale audits and remediation while keeping human-in-the-loop safeguards.
- Educate and enable teams through documentation, training and accessibility champions.

Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years as a software engineer, with 3+ years at senior/lead level.
- Proven impact improving accessibility for large web applications (measurable outcomes preferred).
- Strong frontend expertise: React and TypeScript; experience with Storybook, axe-core/pa11y and E2E tools (Playwright/Cypress).
- Solid knowledge of WCAG and practical experience embedding accessibility into CI and Design Systems.
- Experience applying LLM/AI tooling to audits/remediation is a strong plus.
- Excellent cross-org communication skills and experience running user tests with assistive technologies.

## Responsibilities

Drive the execution of accessibility standards through audits, remediation, and CI automation within the design system. Partner with cross-functional teams to embed accessibility into workflows and develop AI-assisted tooling for scaling audits.

## Requirements

Requires at least five years of software engineering experience with a proven track record of driving accessibility for large web applications. Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and WCAG requirements is essential.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Software Engineer, Accessibility role still open?** It was posted on 2026-06-05. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Synthesia's site before applying.
- **Does Synthesia offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on Synthesia's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as London, United Kingdom. It is marked remote.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: React, TypeScript, Storybook, Axe-core, Pa11y, Playwright, Cypress, WCAG, Accessibility Auditing, CI Automation, LLM, AI Tooling, Figma, Media Accessibility, Cross-functional Leadership, Frontend Engineering.

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