Yahoo · 6 hours ago
Sr Software Systems Engineer, Yahoo Search
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $267K/yr
5+ years expYahoo is a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through a portfolio of iconic products. They are seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer to design and implement scalable distributed systems and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
EmailInternetNative AdvertisingOnline PortalsSearch EngineSocial Media
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
Qualification
Required
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
Experience with mobile and frontend web development
Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology
Benefits
Healthcare
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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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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