Software Apps Engineering Intern

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of nearly 900 million. Whether you're looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business-and the world. Want in?
A little about YAHOO!
Yahoo is a global media and tech company that connects people to their passions. We reach nearly 900M people around the world, bringing them closer to what they love - from finance and sports, to shopping, gaming and news - with the trusted products, Mail, content and tech that fuel their day. For partners, we provide a full-stack platform for businesses to amplify growth and drive more meaningful connections across advertising, search, communications and media.
A little about US
The Mail and Mobile platforms team develops products for Android, iOS, and Web - and the next-generation backend infrastructure to power them. We are looking for innovative, entrepreneurial, and passionate developers to help us build the next generation of communication experiences and delight our users. We want engineers who will strive to deliver our users only the absolute best and are willing to sweat the details to achieve this goal.
We believe that engineering is only a piece of the effort and that you must be as passionate about code quality and architecture as you are about user experience and design. Ultimately you must love challenges and hard problems that range across disciplines.
A lot about YOU
We are looking for a passionate engineer who will help us build the next generation of communication products and mobile platforms for user experiences on mobile and web, and the next-generation backend infrastructure to power them. We strive for excellence. If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate people and industry veterans who like to work hard and play hard, we look forward to hearing from you soon!
Responsibilities:

• Building and delivering high quality and high performance features for our users on Mobile (iOS or Android) or Web (Node.js/ReactJs).
• Collaborating with user experience designers, product managers, and other talented engineers to deliver new features, enhancements, platform improvements and bug fixes
• Analyze and optimize application/platform code and/or APIs for efficiency and performance
• Growing in a culture of learning through design discussions and code reviews

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS/MS in Computer Science or a related major, or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with object-oriented programming concepts, software architecture, networking, and distributed systems, and UNIX/Linux environments

• Experience in one or more of the following:
  
  • Building iPhone/iPad applications using Swift/Objective-C OR on Android phones/tablets using Kotlin/Java.
  • Mobile SDKs or API development
  • Web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Node.JS, JS Frameworks (Eg: ReactJS)
  • Backend development (Java, C/C++)
  • Cross-browser, cross-platform coding, and security.

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 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 408-336-1409. 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.
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.
The compensation for this position ranges from $45,760.00 - $135,200.00/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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