Apple Hiring 2026: Web Accessibility Engineer | Hyderabad (Role 200680624-1052)

Company: Apple India Private Limited
Organization: Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) – EMEIA
Practice / Team: Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE)
Job Title: Web Accessibility Engineer
Role Number: 200680624-1052
Posting Date: October 09, 2026
Weekly Hours: 40 Hours (Full-Time)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

At Apple, accessibility is held as a core value and a fundamental human right. Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) organization acts as the central technology engine behind Apple’s global infrastructure, supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, secure transactional services, and employee systems worldwide.

The IS&T EMEIA Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) promotes, audits, and supports digital accessibility globally across Apple. As a Web Accessibility Engineer in Hyderabad, you will work alongside senior engineers, product designers, and web developers to evaluate, debug, and remediate customer- and employee-facing web applications, ensuring compliance with global accessibility standards (such as WCAG and ARIA).

• Accessibility Auditing & Evaluations: Perform manual and automated web accessibility evaluations across internal and external web applications using established testing methodologies.
• Code Debugging & Remediation: Use browser developer tools to inspect and trace web accessibility barriers in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, providing actionable code remediation guidance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, UX/UI design, and product management teams throughout the product lifecycle to embed accessibility from the ground up.
• Documentation & Reporting: Clear and concise documentation of technical findings, bug reports, and step-by-step remediation suggestions for development teams.
• Tooling & Standard Development: Assist in maintaining Apple IS&T’s internal accessibility testing frameworks, documentation, guidelines, and training materials.

Academic Background

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience).

Mandatory Technical & Functional Skills

• Web Technology Foundations: Strong foundational understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Debugging Capability: Ability to inspect unfamiliar codebases, trace DOM structures, and isolate issues using Browser Developer Tools (Chrome DevTools, Safari Web Inspector, etc.).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to convey technical bug reports clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Competencies

• Exposure to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 / 2.2 AA standards) and Accessible Rich Internet Applications (WAI-ARIA) roles and attributes.
• Familiarity with screen readers (VoiceOver, NVDA, JAWS) or automated accessibility auditing tools (Axe DevTools, WAVE, Lighthouse).
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn digital accessibility frameworks independently, and strong collaborative skills.

• Estimated Base Package: ₹16 LPA to ₹26 LPA (CTC), plus Apple Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), annual performance bonuses, and relocation support.
• Apple Employee Perks:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Wellness coverage.
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) and generous product purchase discounts.
  • Dedicated upskilling budgets and access to Apple’s internal technical conference and learning portals.

1. Application & Resume Screening (Role Number: 200680624-1052)
   (Verification of engineering degree, HTML/CSS/JS knowledge, & Hyderabad location fit)
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2. Recruiter Screening Round (Apple Talent Acquisition)
   (Discussion on web engineering background, passion for accessibility, & communication skills)
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3. Technical Assessment / Code Inspection Round
   (Hands-on evaluation of HTML/CSS/JS bug fixing, DOM inspection, & semantic web markup)
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4. Technical Interviews (2-3 Rounds with IS&T CoE Engineering Team)
   (Deep dive into web technologies, WCAG/WAI-ARIA concepts, debugging scenarios, & cross-functional collaboration)
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5. Managerial & Culture Fit Interview
   (Alignment with Apple's core values, problem-solving mindset, & career growth vision)
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6. HR Discussion & Formal Offer Rollout

• Semantic HTML & DOM Structure: Proper use of semantic tags (<header>, <nav>, <main>, <button> vs <div>), focus management, keyboard navigation, and tab order execution.
• WAI-ARIA & WCAG Standards: Understanding ARIA roles (role="dialog", role="alert"), states (aria-expanded, aria-hidden), and WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria (contrast ratio, screen reader compatibility).
• Front-End Debugging: Inspecting accessibility trees in browser developer tools, identifying DOM node bugs, and auditing dynamic JavaScript components.

• Accessibility Standards: Web Accessibility, WCAG 2.1, WAI-ARIA, Semantic HTML, Screen Readers, VoiceOver, Keyboard Navigation, Accessibility Auditing
• Web Engineering: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, DOM Manipulation, Browser Developer Tools, Front-End Engineering, Code Debugging
• Testing & Remediation: Accessibility Evaluations, Automated Audit Tools, Technical Remediation, Bug Documentation, Quality Assurance
• Cross-Functional Skills: IS&T, Center of Excellence (CoE), Cross-Functional Collaboration, Technical Documentation, User Experience (UX)

1. What is the Role Number for this job posting at Apple?

The official Apple Role Number is 200680624-1052.

2. Which organization within Apple is hiring for this role?

The position sits within Apple’s Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) EMEIA – Accessibility Center of Excellence (CoE) team.

3. Is prior deep experience in accessibility mandatory?

No. The job description highlights foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and developer tools, paired with an eagerness to learn accessibility standards and remediation under the guidance of senior engineers.

4. Where is the position located?

The role is based at Apple’s office in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.