[Remote] Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Yahoo Search

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through a portfolio of iconic products. As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will lead the design and architectural direction of complex search features, drive engineering velocity with AI tools, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating closely with product and design teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architectural direction of complex, full-stack search features, with a focus on front-end work, moving from task execution to high-level system optimization
• Drive engineering velocity by integrating AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) into the squad’s daily workflow to accelerate code generation and unit testing
• Perform AI-augmented code reviews, serving as the final validator for quality, performance, and security while leveraging LLMs to identify edge cases
• Design and develop scalable, maintainable, cloud-native backend services and APIs that power high-concurrency search interfaces
• Proactively identify and implement AI-driven efficiencies in day-to-day work, replacing repetitive manual tasks with automated or AI-assisted workflows
• Collaborate with UX Designers and Product Managers to translate ambitious product strategies into measurable technical results
• Exercise critical judgment in validating AI-generated outputs (code, documentation, or diagnostics) to ensure they meet Yahoo’s rigorous standards for accuracy and security
• Drive the adoption of industry-standard UI best practices, including accessibility (A11y), internationalization (i18n), and performance optimization for global scale
• Mentor junior engineers on adopting an AI-augmented mindset, focusing on prompt engineering for productivity and high-level architectural thinking

Skills

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent technical degree
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack web application development, with a proven track record of leading complex features at scale
• Advanced expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Next.js and Node.js environments
• Strong proficiency in using AI-powered development environments (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) to optimize software delivery
• In-depth knowledge of CI/CD, automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress), and cloud services (AWS/GCP)
• Experience validating and refining AI-generated code and a focus on responsible AI usage in production environments
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical roadmaps across a squad
• A commitment to continuous learning and a demonstrated interest in staying current with emerging AI tools and software engineering methodologies
• Experience building LLM-integrated user interfaces or AI-driven search features
• Advanced knowledge of web performance metrics (Core Web Vitals) and SEO optimization
• Experience leading small project teams or specific technical workstreams within a larger organization

Benefits

• Healthcare
• A great 401k
• Backup childcare
• Education stipends
• Much (much) more

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