Senior Software Engineer, Yahoo Mail

Posted 2 Days Ago
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United States of America
128K-267K Annually
Senior level
AdTech • Digital Media • Information Technology • Other
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer for Yahoo Mail, you will develop the next generation backend systems, involving coding in Java and/or C++ on a Unix platform. You'll solve complex engineering problems and work with various teams to enhance user connectivity through innovative features.
Summary Generated by Built In

Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox with hundreds of millions of users. It’s the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone or tablet. With its beautiful design and lightning fast speed, Yahoo Mail makes reading, organizing, and sending emails easier than ever.

A Little About Yahoo

Yahoo makes the world's daily habits inspiring and entertaining. By creating highly personalized experiences for our users, we keep people connected to what matters most to them, across devices and around the world. Yahoo's businesses span across Search, Communications, Media and many other verticals.Yahoo Mail Backend Team develops and maintains high-performing systems that provide API (Web Services, IMAP, & POP), Metadata and Elastic Storage for the electronic mail and its auxiliary functions. The system handles billions of requests a day, and supports a variety of clients, mobile, desktop, & web. The team works on problems that cover a wide spectrum - from web services to operating system and networking layer.

Yahoo Mail teams in Three Words: Your personal database 

 

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

Sounds Exciting? Then, come join us!

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications 

  • 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

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.

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.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

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, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

Top Skills

C++
Java
The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,001 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900 million people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love—from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news—with the trusted products, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search and media.

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