Fullstack Engineer, Knowledge Data, Yahoo Search

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

A Little About Us

Yahoo Research is at the forefront of developing intuitive, intelligent, and forward-looking products across our brand portfolio. We harness AI and emerging technologies to shape the next generation of Yahoo, hiring world-class engineers to support our ambitious product and platform goals. Our engineers thrive in a highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity as we reimagine the future of Search, reinventing how users find information and accomplish their goals. To achieve this vision, we are integrating new technology and expanding our infrastructure. This role demands strategic partnership, analytical thinking, exceptional planning and execution skills, ambitious innovation, an obsession with quality and user needs, a passion for solving complex problems, and the commitment to implement durable solutions quickly and effectively. If you enjoy being part of high-performing teams, this role is for you!

Structured knowledge data is fundamental to the efficacy of Large Language Models (LLMs) and all search applications, particularly for robust query understanding. This critical expertise allows for seamless integration with advanced AI offerings, underscoring its paramount importance for delivering effective web search experiences.

A Lot About You

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain the full stack of the Yahoo Knowledge data platform, encompassing data acquisition, processing, serving, and client integration.

• Implement and optimize data ingestion and processing pipelines from diverse sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy.

• Build and maintain the serving layer to enable efficient retrieval of knowledge data for various Yahoo products.

• Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to integrate knowledge graphs into advanced AI offerings and enhance query understanding systems.

• Develop and maintain the data visualization layer.

• Produce clear technical reports and documentation, and stay current with advancements in relevant technologies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of proven track record driving impact in the industry as a fullstack developer.

• BS in Computer Science, or equivalent degree/experience

• Expertise in fullstack development with a strong understanding of both backend and frontend systems.

• Familiarity with Big Data, Cloud environments, (Graph) Databases 

• Experience with data processing frameworks and workflow management tools.

• Experience with search technologies and query understanding is a strong advantage.

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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.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

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