Principal Software Development Engineer, Yahoo! Finance

Yahoo Finance is the world’s #1 finance destination, empowering investors with news, information, and tools to make financial decisions with confidence. Trusted by over 150M visitors globally each month, representing over $20 trillion dollars in investable assets, Yahoo Finance delivers high-quality real-time market data across desktop, mobile, and streaming platforms. With breaking news from thousands of sources, original editorial perspectives, objective analyst ratings and research, analytical charts and technical tools, personalized mobile alerts, and much more, Yahoo Finance equips investors with knowledge and insights to achieve financial freedom and greater prosperity.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Front-End Engineer with a passion for building exceptional user experiences and a knack for back-end integration. As a key member of our Core Product Platform team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Yahoo Finance's web presence. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, high-performance solutions that delight our users.

Hybrid role 2 days in office per week - Bay Area Or NYC

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Web Applications: Design, implement, and optimize responsive and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

• Full-Stack Collaboration: Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and enhance the overall functionality of our platform.

• Architectural Design: Lead the architectural decisions of the Core Product Platform, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

• Code Quality and Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in code structure, design patterns, and testing to maintain high code quality standards.

• Mentorship and Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and lead by example to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and enhance the performance of web applications to ensure fast load times and a seamless user experience.

• Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Technical Skills:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in software development.

  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript.

  • Extensive experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte.

  • Familiarity with full-stack frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt.js, or SvelteKit.

  • Experience consuming RESTful, GraphQL, or equivalent APIs for user facing applications.

  • Solid understanding of software development design patterns and best practices

  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization techniques for large-scale web applications.

  • Basic understanding of user experience principles and ability to collaborate with design teams effectively.

  • Experience with back-end development is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Strong team player who values diverse perspectives and encourages open dialogue.

  • Ability to articulate ideas and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Leadership:

  • Experience leading projects or components of larger projects.

  • Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide team members.

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.

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.

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.

The compensation for this position ranges from $143,625.00 - $299,375.00/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, in addition to equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

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.

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