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United States of America
128K-267K Annually
Senior level
United States of America
128K-267K Annually
Senior level
The Sr Software Engineer in Yahoo Mail AntiSpam Engineering develops systems for spam protection using advanced ML/AI, requiring deep knowledge in software development and large-scale system design.
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Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox with hundreds of millions of users. It’s the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone or tablet. With its beautiful design and lightning fast speed, Yahoo Mail makes reading, organizing, and sending emails easier than ever.

About us

Yahoo Mail AntiSpam Engineering: The Yahoo Mail Antispam team develops and maintains high-performing systems that reliably protect our users from spam, phishing, fraud, and abuse with advanced ML/AI algorithms. These systems require extreme reliability, resilience, and performance. We are tackling some of the toughest challenges in architecture design, algorithm development, and data engineering. There are innumerable opportunities to innovate in all these areas.

Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox. It is the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone, or tablet. With its beautiful design and lightning-fast speed, Yahoo Mail makes reading, organizing, and sending email easier than ever. Come join this amazing team of engineers, product managers, and designers to work on next-generation innovative experiences transforming how users connect with each other every day.

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field with a strong understanding of the fundamentals including Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, and Networking 

  • 5+ years experience in software development with Go, Java and/or C++
  • 2+ years experience in owning and designing components of large-scale systems
  • Experience in algorithm design and ML/AI
  • Experience with public cloud technologies (GCP, AWS)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud environments.
  • Working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl and or Ruby
  • Proven ability to lead and mentor junior engineers in the team
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills and taking initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop, HBase, and Spark
  • Previous exposure to anti-spam or anti-abuse engineering
  • Familiarity with data mining, text processing, and classification algorithms
  • Proficiency in statistical methods and exploratory data analysis
  • To balance resources, constraints, requirements, and complexity
  • Automate the provisioning, CI/CD pipelines, and management of our infrastructure
  • Lead projects and mentor team members
  • Participate in agile development with weekly sprints, planning & estimating work, daily standup, & retrospective
  • Effectively collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams
  • Recommend alternative approaches to solving complex problems and use new technology to achieve goals.

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 is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call 408-336-1409. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

At Yahoo, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

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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!

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 and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome. Check out our diversity and inclusion (www.yahooinc.com/diversity/) page to learn more.

The compensation for this position ranges from $128,250.00 - $266,875.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

Top Skills

AWS
C++
GCP
Go
Hadoop
Hbase
Java
Ml/Ai
Perl
Python
Ruby
Spark

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