Yahoo!

Software Engineer, Yahoo Search Edge

Yahoo!
901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

We are looking for experienced software engineers to join the Search Edge team. The Search Edge is built on top of Apache Traffic Server and proxies all traffic in and out of Yahoo’s search properties. This critical piece of the Yahoo Search infrastructure handles millions of requests daily and provides key functionality including abuse protection and privacy compliance. Design and build reliable, scalable and performant solutions to support Search business goals. Explore new technologies, stay on top of industry trends and drive platform innovation. Analyze traffic patterns and identify ways to improve system reliability and prevent abuse. Troubleshoot operability issues and provide rapid solutions to mitigate impact. Represent search edge in technical forums and collaborate with technical leaders across the company.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience developing high performance software for large scale business-critical applications.

  • Experience with Apache Traffic Server or Nginx.

  • Strong understanding of TCP-based network protocols including HTTP/2 and gRPC.

  • Expertise in Linux/UNIX including system-level debugging and performance optimization

Required Skills

  • C++

  • Go

  • Rust

  • Troubleshooting skills

  • System level debugging skills

  • Time Management Skills

  • Performance optimization and scalability designs

Soft Skills

  • Motivated, self-directed and driven

  • Prioritizing skills

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

  • Detail Oriented and Organized

  • Verbal and Written Communication

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Software Engineer, Yahoo Search Edge in 901 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA is between $120,000 and $180,000 per year. This salary range takes into account factors such as experience, education, and location. It is important to note that this salary range is an estimate and may not reflect the actual salary range offered by Yahoo.

Additional Information
Yahoo! is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedJanuary 9th, 2023
Apply BeforeMay 10th, 2026
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About Yahoo!

Yahoo! is an American web services provider headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and owned by Verizon Media. The original Yahoo! company was founded by Jerry Yang and David Filo in January 1994 and was incorporated on March 2, 1995. Yahoo was one of the pioneers of the early Internet era in the 1990s.

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