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Sr Software Dev Engineer

Yahoo Inc.
USA
Full-time
Senior
USD 128250-266875 / year
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Own the lifecycle of Yahoo’s supported Node.js runtimes, including adopting new releases and retiring end-of-life versions.
  • Build and maintain Node.js packages, container images, internal-library integrations, and automated release pipelines.
  • Develop and support reusable CI/CD and GitHub Actions workflows for Node.js applications and libraries.
  • Monitor upstream releases, security updates, and dependency changes, translating them into timely platform updates.
  • Troubleshoot complex runtime, build, packaging, container, and dependency issues affecting engineering teams.
  • Automate platform maintenance, testing, release validation, and other recurring operational work.
  • Partner with security, operating system, container, CI/CD, and application teams on platform changes and migrations.
  • Support the team’s GitHub Enterprise and GitLab Enterprise services and develop tools that improve the source code management experience.
  • Use and help integrate AI programming tools such as Claude AI and Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot to improve engineering productivity and automate development workflows.
  • Document platform operations and clearly communicate releases, migrations, deprecations, and required actions to internal users.

Qualifications

  • Strong software development skills in Node.js and JavaScript or TypeScript; experience with Python, Go, or other programming languages is a plus.
  • Experience building or maintaining shared developer platforms, runtime environments, or infrastructure used by multiple engineering teams.
  • Strong Linux, container, and CI/CD experience, including build automation and system troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with Git, GitHub, GitLab, and modern source code management practices.
  • Working knowledge of AI programming tools such as Claude AI and Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot, with the ability to use them effectively in software development and automation.
  • Experience managing software releases, dependencies, security updates, and supported-version lifecycles.
  • Experience with RPM packaging, enterprise Linux, native Node.js addons, or compiling language runtimes from source is preferred.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 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.
  • Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

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