Sr Software Systems Engineer, Yahoo Search

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About Research

Yahoo Research is at the forefront of developing intuitive, intelligent, and forward-looking products across our brand portfolio. We harness AI and emerging technologies to shape the next generation of Yahoo, hiring world-class engineers to support our ambitious product and platform goals. Our engineers thrive in a highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity as we reimagine the future of Search, reinventing how users find information and accomplish their goals. To achieve this vision, we are integrating new technology and expanding our infrastructure. This role demands strategic partnership, analytical thinking, exceptional planning and execution skills, ambitious innovation, an obsession with quality and user needs, a passion for solving complex problems, and the commitment to implement durable solutions quickly and effectively. If you enjoy being part of high-performing teams, this role is for you!
 

Responsibilities

• Design and implement highly scalable, reliable, and performant distributed systems and infrastructure.
• Lead and contribute to the architecture, design, and development of core platform components, ensuring high quality, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineering teams, to define requirements, drive technical solutions, and deliver features.
• Drive the adoption of best practices for software development, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/delivery.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the distributed system, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the platform.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, or equivalent degree/experience
• 5+ years of industry experience working with large-scale distributed systems
• 7+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (Java, Go, Python, Ruby, C++, etc)
• Strong experience with fullstack JavaScript development with Node, Express, Next etc.
• Strong experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
• Database experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or similar database technologies
• Solid understanding of operating systems, networking, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience and knowledge of best practices around CI/CD (build, document, test, deploy)
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver projects on schedule
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven history of being able to work and collaborate effectively with non-technical team members and stakeholders in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile and frontend web development
• Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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