Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

Focused on enhancing user experience, the full-time Principal Software Engineer will be responsible for defining, designing, and developing major new features for Yahoo Mail's web application, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging GenAI tools to improve code quality and delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Define, design, and develop major new features for current and future products
• Conduct code reviews and collaborate with peers to foster a learning environment
• Deploy and operate large-scale production systems while tackling complex engineering challenges

Required qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent with 8+ years of experience
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Deep technical knowledge of web application development using JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular, or Node.js
• Expertise in browser-side client technologies including AJAX, HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript
• Demonstrated proficiency using GenAI coding assistants in production development work