Sr Mgr, Software Dev Engineering, Experience and Engagement

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.

Sr Mgr, Software Dev Engineering, Experience and Engagement

Yahoo's Media Platform team enables core media business capabilities across Yahoo products in News, Finance, and Sports. We provide products and services to help each product enable use cases faster and cost-effectively. As a result, they can leverage advanced capabilities that any independent vertical could not buy or build. The Experiences and Engagement team in the Media Platform aims to create the best experience for end-user-facing products. This includes the responsibility for building Yahoo’s UGC platform for profiles, follows, reactions, and more. As a Sr. Eng. Manager, you will lead the team by driving the strategic vision and execution of cutting-edge solutions. You will collaborate with Product and Business leaders to deliver scalable, reusable components. These include microservices and cloud-native solutions on AWS and GCP. In addition, you will work closely with Data Science and Engineering teams to leverage data-driven insights and machine learning to optimize user experiences continuously. This role offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in agile methodologies and cloud technologies while building strong cross-functional partnerships and leading impactful initiatives.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Define and execute the vision for user engagement systems, ensuring best practices in software architecture, scalability, and reliability.

• Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

• Product Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, and Data Science teams to develop community-driven features that enhance user engagement.

• Scalability & Performance: Architect and optimize systems for high traffic, ensuring seamless performance across millions of users.

• Security & Compliance: Implement best practices for user privacy, moderation, and content safety in social interactions.

• Innovation & Experimentation: Drive A/B testing and machine learning-driven personalization for features like recommendations and social interactions.

• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals.

A Lot About You:

• You have a bias for action. When you see problems, you solve them.

• You are extremely curious. You are constantly interested in how the software you interact with works “under the hood."

• You are customer-focused – regardless of whether the customer is an external user or an internal team.

• You are willing and able to write code occasionally, although that is not a day-to-day part of this role. You are excited to get into the weeds and be hands-on, but you know when to trust engineers to execute.

• You give continuous, clear feedback to your direct reports. Engineers on your team know when they are below, meeting or exceeding expectations

• You excel at explaining technical concepts to anyone and everyone. People enjoy collaborating with you.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field with a strong understanding of the fundamentals, including Data Structures, Algorithms, OS, and Networking 

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering,  with at least 3+ years in engineering leadership roles.

• Proficiency in web and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Java, Go, or similar).

• Experience with distributed systems, cloud computing (AWS/GCP), and microservices architectures.

• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, graph databases) and caching strategies.

• Familiarity with moderation, security, and compliance considerations for user-generated content.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and driving initiatives

• Track record of successfully shipping complex, high-traffic applications.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience leading multi-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in building real-time engagement features (live comments, chat, notifications, activity feeds).

• Deep understanding of social graph algorithms and recommendation systems.

• Expertise in building large-scale social or community-based platforms (e.g., comments, reactions, user profiles, social connections).

• Experience using ML and AI techniques that drive product features

• Familiarity with Python, JAVA, JS linting tools (e.g., ESLint)

• Proven experience with launching and managing web applications

• Strong understanding of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) and its implementation

• Proficiency in troubleshooting network errors and debugging issues

• Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipelines

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 (

) or call . 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 (

) page to learn more.

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 (

) or call . 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. Check out our diversity and inclusion (

) 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. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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