Yahoo · 11 hours ago
Principal Software Systems Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$144K/yr - $299K/yr
7+ years expYahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. The Principal Software Systems Engineer will lead the technical direction and execution of full stack applications, ensuring high-quality code and performance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead and own delivery of full stack applications within a cross-functional product squad, ensuring alignment with business goals, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Define and implement scalable, robust, and maintainable application architecture and system design
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams to ensure adherence to architectural principles, coding standards, and best practices
Evaluate third-party tools, frameworks, and APIs for integration into applications, considering factors such as security, performance, and scalability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in application development processes, tooling, and automation to enhance efficiency, quality, and time-to-market
Act as a technical mentor and coach to engineers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence within the development team
Communicate complex technical concepts and technical decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and external partners
Lead the design and implementation of large-scale digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on cloud migration, modernization, and scalability
Qualification
Required
7+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience specializing NodeJS, C++ and Python
5+ years of industry experience working with large-scale distributed systems
Strong experience with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
Strong experience with fullstack JavaScript development with NodeJS, Express, Nest, Fastify, etc
Experience with cloud services, infrastructure, and serverless on common platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, etc
Database experience with PostgreSQL or similar database technologies
Frontend experience in React, Vue, or similar JavaScript framework
Experience with big data technologies
Experience in performance optimization, scalability planning, and troubleshooting of applications to ensure optimal user experience and reliability
Ability to mentor and coach development teams, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and training sessions on application architecture best practices
Deep understanding and commitment to software engineering principles and processes and continuous improvement through measurement
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
BS in Computer Science, or equivalent degree/experience
Preferred
Experience with mobile and frontend web development
Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology
Benefits
Healthcare
A great 401k
Backup childcare
Education stipends
Much (much) more
Company
Yahoo
Yahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media.
5001-10000 employees
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2022 (646)
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2020 (463)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.8MKey Investors
SoftBank GroupSequoia Capital
2021-05-03Acquired
1996-04-12IPO
1995-11-30Series B· $4.8M
Leadership Team
Monica Vorn Mijaleski
Chief Financial Officer
Mike Gupta
SVP Finance / Chief Treasury Officer
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