Sr. Software Dev Engineer

Key Skills

Java Programming, Design, Python Programming, C++, Database, SQL, DevOps, Scrum Agile Methodology, AWS, Apache Hadoop, Data Modeling, Apache Hive, Continuous Integration & Continuous Delivery - CI/CD, SPARK Programming, Large scale data processing

Job Description

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of nearly 900 million. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world. Want in?

A Little Bit About Us - The Data and Common Services (DCS) team within the Yahoo Advertising Engineering organization is responsible for the Advertising core data infrastructure and services that provide common, horizontal services for user and contextual targeting, privacy, and analytics. We are looking for a talented engineer to join the modeled audiences team. As a member of the team, you will be helping our Ad platforms to deliver a highly accurate and relevant advertising experience for our consumers and for the web at large.

Responsibilities

• Work with data science and cross-organization teams to understand and address end-to-end requirements for the purpose of prototype development as well as production software development;
• Build large-scale distributed computing architecture; 
• Utilizes experience with distributed file systems, database architecture, and data modeling to organize and process large data sets;
• Build the streaming platform by leveraging the latest streaming technologies to support research and production needs;
• Identify potential performance bottlenecks and scalability issues to justify or critique the design of new algorithms; 
• Work with modern development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, and SDLC

Minimum Qualifications

• S. Computer Science or Engineering is required with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience;
• Deeply technical with a track record of successful delivery as an individual contributor;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging, and highly technical environment;
• Strong programming skills in Java/C++; 
• Strong knowledge and experience with big data technologies including Hadoop/Hive/Spark;
• Strong knowledge of large-scale distributed computing technologies and big data platforms; 
• Experience with building robust, scalable, distributed services; 
• Experience with massively scalable messaging and distributed real-time processing;
• Experience with AWS is highly desirable;
• Experience in all aspects of software development including architecture and design, implementation, and production support; 
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tools and processes; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.