Principle PE, DNS Infrastructure

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About the Team
The Yahoo DNS Infrastructure team is responsible for the core Infrastructure and shared services required to support all Yahoo services globally. We design and build scalable, high-performance networks, provide long-term storage strategy and automation, manage global name resolution and routing and, provide capacity and performance consultation for other Yahoo teams.
About the Role
Yahoo's DNS Infrastructure team looking for a Principle Production Engineer, sysadmin, system engineer, or devop type of person with experience in DNS, networking, OS, and coding. They'll be part of a team responsible for design, implementation, and operations of the DNS systems to deliver at-scale solutions. They will need to identify opportunities for automation and technology improvements and develop solutions in order to keep up with the changing needs of the company and the technology used. They will also be expected to deep dive into problems to solve them and research new technologies to evaluate or implement them.
Responsibilities

• Environment:: RHEL, Bind, PDNS, Ansible.
• Coding: Perl, Python, C++, golang, etc.
• Troubleshooting: Understanding of fundamental network and service protocols and how to diagnose them.
• Development: Team members are expected to drive product improvement.
• Attitude: Friendly, enjoys working with others and will keep up with and learn new technology.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree or equivalent industry experience. Typical candidates have a BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience.
• Candidates must be comfortable coding and be willing to learn or code in a variety of languages. Perl, Python, golang, PHP, and C++. (Not expecting someone to be an expert in all of them. :) )
• Candidates must understand basic networking principles and can explain how and why packets flow the way they do.
• Candidates must have a base understanding of RHEL and how to manage and troubleshoot such systems.

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US Only: Please be aware that Yahoo requires all employees entering a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events) are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to obtain and show proof of a vaccination to enter a U.S. Yahoo office and/or attending a company event (including client events). Yahoo is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.
If hired for this position in Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $130,875.00 - $218,125.00. The compensation may vary depending on your location, skills and experience. The compensation package may also include additional incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions, plus equity incentives. Yahoo provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, retirement, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act.
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