Senior Software Engineer - Core Mail
YahooAbout the role
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 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
Experience in public cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS, etc), design, provisioning, & deployments.
Solid understanding of CS fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, object oriented programming)
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
Experience with GCP a big plus
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
#LI-AM3
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!
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 an
Apply for this role
Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.
Apply Now →Generate Application KitFree account required — sign up in 30s