Manager, Software Development Engineering - Accessibility

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About the Team
Workday has a strong commitment to accessibility, and we are growing our team to further expand upon accessible experiences across Workday solutions. Whether you want to work for a team that values work life balance and camaraderie, build solid software that will be used by millions, or want to work for a market leader named a top workplace, join us on the Workday Accessibility Product Team.
About the Role
The Workday Accessibility team is looking for a leader to help build out the platform and developer tools that enable the creation of accessible experiences (web and mobile) for all users. The team builds features, contributes to architecture decisions, defines best practices, and enables product quality.
In addition to bug fixing and product work, the Accessibility Engineering team is charged with upskilling the broader organization to enable our workmates to build more accessible products. This team follows the Shift Left philosophy, which entails moving accessibility considerations earlier in the software development lifecycle and automating as much as possible. The team also develops and manages tooling that enables all workmates to develop more accessible products.
Come join a growing team where you will have the opportunity to shape the technologies that positively change how our customers work with enterprise applications - making them more accessible for all.
Responsibilities:

Lead the team in building products and services to empower developers across Workday to create accessible experiences.
Shape the team’s work to align with company goals and to have the most impact on the bottom line. Identify new opportunities to support areas beyond product development such as sales, events, and M&A.
Attract, develop, and grow a high performing software engineering team.
Mentor team members and create stretch assignments to support their growth.
Collaborate with product managers, accessibility specialists, and customer-facing team to serve customers and build more accessible software.

About You
You are curious, have a background in technology and/or product development, have a track record of leading teams and projects, are interested in managing people, and have a passion for accessibility. You are a leader who prioritizes collaboration and building trusted relationships throughout the broader organization. You are dedicated to supporting the team and finding opportunities for the a11y engineers to grow and contribute. You are a big picture thinker who knows the secret to execution is ruthless prioritization.
We acknowledge that nobody is a unicorn and encourage you to apply even if you don’t check every box below.
Basic Qualifications:

3+ years professional experience in digital accessibility
2+ years’ experience as a people leader

Other Qualifications:

Sees the big picture and also focuses on execution
Proven track record of delivering production-quality products at scale
Background in software engineering - experience with accessibility projects a big plus!
Clear communication and storytelling skills, written and verbal
User interface design and/or development experience (web and/or mobile apps)
Familiarity with WCAG guidelines

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Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Base Pay Min to Max Range: $169,600 - $254,400
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