Yahoo needs to develop and maintain backend systems and APIs that deliver scalable, reliable, and secure experiences to its users, powering consumer products and content delivery at massive scale. The company is looking to integrate AI capabilities into these services to improve product performance, scalability, and user experience.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience coding in Java plus one of the following: TypeScript/Node.js, Python, Kotlin, or Go.
- Understanding of REST or GraphQL APIs and foundational distributed systems concepts.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or similar).
- Experience or coursework in applied AI or machine learning concepts—such as integrating AI MCP/APIs, leveraging cloud-based AI services, or building data-driven features—is a plus.
- Expertise or strong interest in generative AI technologies and large language models (LLMs) for improving development efficiency and product functionality.
- Experience building backend services using frameworks such as Spring Boot, Apollo Server, or Flask.
- Familiarity with GraphQL federation, API gateways, or caching strategies.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test backend services and APIs with scalability and reliability in mind.
- Participate in code and design reviews to learn best practices for clarity, performance, and maintainability.
- Contribute to technical design documents and architectural discussions, including creating UML diagrams and other visual artifacts that communicate design intent and system interactions.
- Work with and experiment on emerging AI technologies, tools, and systems to improve development efficiency, enhance product capabilities, and drive innovation across the platform.
- Research, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies—such as generative AI, automation frameworks, and intelligent tooling—to inform future platform evolution and guide adoption strategies, to advance platform capabilities and improve developer productivity.
- Contribute to monitoring, debugging, and operational health of production services under senior guidance.
- Follow secure development practices and participate in CI/CD, observability, and documentation workflows.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years of professional experience in software development (including internships or equivalent experience).
- Clear communication skills and a willingness to learn from feedback.
- Flexible hybrid work options
- The compensation for this position ranges from $88,500.00 - $184,375.00/yr
