Accessibility Engineering Lead — Drive AI‑Driven Accessibility

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Lead Accessibility Engineer to join our team and drive our commitment to an accessible low‑code software development platform. This role is a strategic leadership position instrumental in ensuring our products are inclusive and usable by people with disabilities while establishing a sustainable, scalable framework for accessibility at Appian.

• Lead the implementation of Appian’s Accessibility Operations Strategy, transitioning accessibility from a manual process to a standardized, documented requirement for platform changes.
• Develop and execute an accessibility automation roadmap using AI‑driven validations, automated static analysis, and regression protection.
• Provide direction to accessibility contractors and future junior engineers, ensuring alignment with delivery and support teams.
• Partner with Product, UX, QE, Developers, Customer Success, and Support to provide accessibility guidance, tools, and procedures.
• Establish SLAs/SLOs for accessibility resolution and manage repeatable VPAT updates through internal processes and third‑party audits.
• Act as the accessibility subject matter expert for customer audits, legal inquiries, and accessibility‑related customer conversations.
• Drive cross‑functional awareness of evolving global accessibility legislation and best practices.
• Build relationships with customers to understand accessibility needs, resolve issues, and provide guidance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, HCI, Web Design/Development, or related field preferred.
• Proven accessibility engineering experience with strong knowledge of WCAG, Section 508, ADA, and related standards.
• Hands‑on experience with accessibility testing tools, techniques, and assistive technologies such as screen readers, speech recognition, screen magnifiers, and alternative input devices.
• Practical knowledge of no‑code or low‑code platforms and accessibility implications.
• Experience with automated accessibility testing tools and frameworks.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accessibility initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
• Accessibility certifications preferred.

The base salary for this role is between $,000 per year and represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer.

A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance. In addition, Appian provides generous benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, learning and development resources, and certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Appian is an equal–opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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