Job Overview
Location
Remote - India
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 14, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Nerdy Inc. is seeking a hands-on Accessibility Engineer to continuously identify, remediate, and verify WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility issues directly in the production codebase, owning the full accessibility lifecycle across multiple product experiences in a fast-paced, AI-native environment.
- • Day to day, the role involves running accessibility tests across Landing/Lead Pages, Student Experience, Tutor Experience, and Admin/Teacher Experience using screen readers, keyboard navigation, and automated tools; writing and shipping code fixes for ARIA labels, semantic HTML, focus management, color contrast, and keyboard navigability; leveraging AI-assisted tools like Claude Code and GitHub Copilot to accelerate remediation; supporting annual VPAT compliance; and ensuring new products and features are accessibility-tested and remediated upon launch.
- • Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), the company behind Varsity Tutors, builds the Live + AI™ platform that fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems to deliver measurable academic impact at global scale, operating with entrepreneurial velocity, free-market rigor, full-stack ownership, and reward for contribution based on impact and AI effectiveness.
- • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, gain hands-on experience shipping accessibility fixes in production codebases, master AI-assisted development tools to accelerate remediation, and contribute to inclusive product experiences that empower learners worldwide while working in a meritocratic culture that rewards outcomes and initiative.
🎯 Requirements
- • 2+ years of hands-on experience in accessibility testing AND remediation (not audit-only roles)
- • Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA success criteria
- • Proficiency with assistive technologies: screen readers (NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver), keyboard-only navigation
- • Ability to write and ship code fixes: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (familiarity with ARIA attributes, semantic markup, focus management)
- • Experience with accessibility testing tools (axe, Lighthouse, WAVE, Pa11y, or similar)
- • Comfort using AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Gemini, or similar)
🏖️ Benefits
- • Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs)
- • Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
- • A Remote-First Culture: Flexibility across time zones and working styles
- • Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms
- • Continuous Learning: All-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and full suite of learning products
- • Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow
- • You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves
Skills & Technologies
About Nerdy Inc.
Nerdy Inc. operates an online platform offering live, personalized tutoring and enrichment courses for K-12 and college learners. Subjects span math, science, languages, test prep, and professional upskilling. Tutors deliver one-on-one and small-group instruction through proprietary virtual classroom technology. Revenue comes from paid sessions, subscriptions, and institutional partnerships with districts and universities. The company was founded in 2007, went public via SPAC in 2021, and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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