62 applicants

Company

Yahoo · 8 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $267K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

You will be coding in Java and/or C++ on Unix platform to help build the next generation backend for Yahoo Mail. This role is in the Communications organization that connects the world through Mail, Messenger, Groups, Calendar, Contacts & Notepad. On this team, you have an amazing opportunity to impact the productivity and connected lives of approximately 300 Million users every month. This amazing team of Engineers, Product Managers and Designers work on next generation innovative experiences transforming how users connect with each other every day.

Qualification

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JavaC++OOPCS fundamentalsSearch algorithmsHTTPTCP/IPLinuxUnixDistributed systemsNoSQL systemsContinuous integrationLuceneTokenizationsMail application developmentJenkinsHudsonSCRUMAgile methodology

Required

BS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) with minimum 8 year’s experience

Experience with OOP: Java, C++, or similar

Solid understanding of CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, object oriented programming)

Understanding of Search algorithms, and familiarity with Lucene or other Tokenizations

You must enjoy challenging engineering problems. We are looking for someone who can solve complex issues

Flexible and able to work with a diverse team that includes engineers, marketing, product, and designers

Familiar with HTTP and TCP/IP protocol

Linux/Unix knowledge necessary

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Preferred

Familiar developing mail application

Knowledge on large scale distributed systems and/or other NoSql systems

Experience with continuous integration (CI) frameworks such as Jenkins and Hudson

Familiar with SCRUM or similar agile methodology

Benefits

Healthcare

401k

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Company

Yahoo

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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.

Founded in 1994

Sunnyvale, California, USA

10001+ employees