Principal Product Engineer

About the role

A Little About Us
Our team is at the forefront of redefining the shopping research experience across Yahoo’s global ecosystem. As a product-minded engineering group, we specialize in integrating deep, AI-driven product insights and real-time data directly into the user flow to create a more intuitive discovery journey. We operate with a collaborative, 'scrappy' mindset - sitting at the intersection of design and code - to build high-impact, frontend-heavy solutions that power the next generation of e-commerce across all of Yahoo’s diverse verticals.

Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence
• AI-Driven Implementation
• AI-Augmented Development & Quality
• Design Integration
• Hands-on Problem Solving
• Technical Guidance
• Product & Design Leadership

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping high-impact code.
• Technical Mastery: Expert command of core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript) and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Node.js), coupled with a deep understanding of the browser's rendering process, web performance, and application architecture.
• CS Fundamentals: Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and clean software design.
• AI-Forward Mindset & LLM Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in applying Large Language Model (LLM) technologies and AI-assisted development tools to dramatically accelerate velocity and ensure high-quality code.
• Vertical Expertise: Prior experience building high-traffic e-commerce or shopping research platforms.
• Advanced Integration: Experience with GraphQL, GCP/AWS, and implementing AI features into user-facing frontend flows.
• Observability: Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Mindset: A product-focused approach to engineering with a commitment to using AI as a tool to maximize personal and team impact.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping high-impact code.
• Technical Mastery: Expert command of core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript) and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Node.js), coupled with a deep understanding of the browser's rendering process, web performance, and application architecture.
• CS Fundamentals: Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and clean software design.
• AI-Forward Mindset & LLM Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in applying Large Language Model (LLM) technologies and AI-assisted development tools to dramatically accelerate velocity and ensure high-quality code.
• Vertical Expertise: Prior experience building high-traffic e-commerce or shopping research platforms.
• Advanced Integration: Experience with GraphQL, GCP/AWS, and implementing AI features into user-facing frontend flows.
• Observability: Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Mindset: A product-focused approach to engineering with a commitment to using AI as a tool to maximize personal and team impact.

Skills

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of shipping high-impact code.
• Technical Mastery: Expert command of core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript) and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Node.js), coupled with a deep understanding of the browser's rendering process, web performance, and application architecture.
• CS Fundamentals: Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and clean software design.
• AI-Forward Mindset & LLM Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in applying Large Language Model (LLM) technologies and AI-assisted development tools to dramatically accelerate velocity and ensure high-quality code.
• Vertical Expertise: Prior experience building high-traffic e-commerce or shopping research platforms.
• Advanced Integration: Experience with GraphQL, GCP/AWS, and implementing AI features into user-facing frontend flows.
• Observability: Proficiency in monitoring tools such as Splunk, Datadog, or Prometheus.
• Mindset: A product-focused approach to engineering with a commitment to using AI as a tool to maximize personal and team impact.

Benefits

• Flexible Hybrid Work Options
• Discretionary Annual Bonus or Commissions
• Comprehensive Benefits Including Healthcare, 401k, Backup Childcare, Education Stipends, and Much More

Pay

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.

Schedule

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