[Remote] Principal Software Dev Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Yahoo is a technology company that connects brands and partners with a vast audience. As a Principal Software Dev Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for a full-stack engineering team, driving the strategic vision and execution of innovative solutions while collaborating with Product and Business leaders.ResponsibilitiesServe as the technical lead for the team, defining and communicating the technical vision, aligning it with product goals, and ensuring the squad delivers high‑quality, maintainable solutions on scheduleOwn the end‑to‑end execution of complex initiatives: break down ambiguous problem spaces, create clear technical plans, delegate work across engineers, and drive projects from design through production launch and iterationMentor and coach engineers on the squad, raising the technical bar through design reviews, pairing, and feedback on code quality, testing, observability, and operational excellenceExpected to lead the team through complex projects from start to finish, removing ambiguity, aligning engineers and stakeholders, and driving clear technical decisions, proactively identifying risks, unblocking the team, and making clear trade‑off decisionsOversee the technical design, development, and testing of new features for our publishing and content management systems, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and performantDevelop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Product Management, Design, and other Engineering teams, acting as the primary technical point of contact for your teamSkillsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experienceAbility to implement solutions across the entire tech stackExcellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to other engineers and collaborate effectively with themStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and analyticallyExperience in AWS, Python, and ReactExperience with Agile software development methodologies and deep understanding of software engineering principlesDemonstrated experience leading engineering teams or squads as a senior or principal individual contributor, including driving technical decisions and aligning multiple engineers around a shared planProven track record of mentoring and leveling up other engineers, influencing engineering culture, and establishing best practices across a team or organization (e.g., design standards, testing strategy, observability, operational excellence)Experience in languages like TypeScriptExperience in technologies like Next.js and FastAPIExperience in large-scale digital content publishing - CMS systemsExperience using ML and AI techniques that drive product featuresBenefitsIncentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissionsHealthcareA great 401kBackup childcareEducation stipendsCompany OverviewYahoo is a technology and media company that serves users through its portfolio of digital platforms, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Verizon Media. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.yahoo.com.Company H1B SponsorshipYahoo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 197 in 2023, 646 in 2022, 381 in 2021, 463 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.