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: The Enterprise IT team at Yahoo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of AI-powered productivity tools and modern web applications that revolutionize how our employees work. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions that leverage the latest advancements in AI and cloud technologies to accelerate business workflows, increasing efficiency and productivity across the organization. As a key member of the IT - Productivity, Support, and Shared Engineering team, you will contribute to the development of enterprise-grade software solutions that integrate cutting-edge AI technologies to streamline business processes and significantly boost employee productivity. Responsibilities: Design, architect, and deliver scalable AI-enabled software solutions that address complex business challenges. Collaborate with product managers and engineers across different time zones to understand requirements and develop technical solutions. Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers across the team. Evaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies and frameworks, including generative AI and large language models. Architect RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) patterns and AI-enabled workflows that replace manual data processing with automated, intelligent systems. Drive adoption of cloud-native architectures using AWS or GCP services to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to define requirements, set technical direction, and deliver impactful solutions. Continuously monitor industry trends in AI productivity and quickly translate innovations into actionable solutions for employees. Basic Qualifications: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of professional software engineering experience for full stack development, DevOps, and AI/ML development, including recent experience in a senior developer role. Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Golang or TypeScript. Experience integrating AI/ML technologies and services (e.g., LLMs, natural language processing, machine learning APIs). Expertise in structured interaction with AI tools (prompt engineering) and the ability to exercise judgment in AI-augmented vs. manual development approaches. Excellent communication skills and a track record of cross-functional collaboration. Strong understanding of system design, architecture patterns, and security best practices. Preferred Qualifications: Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience in AI platforms, GenAI, and machine learning application development. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with strong attention to detail. A proactive attitude towards evolving skill sets and staying current with technology trends. Capable of leading in a collaborative environment involving developing solutions, presenting those solutions for review by peers, and training co-workers on the solutions. Team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently. Background in leading agile development teams and delivering high-impact software solutions at scale. Why You Should Join Us: As a Senior Engineer on this team, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven productivity at the enterprise level. You’ll work at the intersection of emerging AI technologies and real business needs—creating tools that empower Yahoo employees to work smarter and faster. Important notes for your attention Applications: All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo. We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates’ applications. No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant’s behalf in the hiring process. Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you. Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct. Offer Distributions: Our electronic offer letter and documents will be issued through our system for e-signatures, not via individual emails. 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. Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter. Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site. 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. 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