Senior Android Apps Engineer - Yahoo Mail
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Requirements
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related major and strong record of academic achievement, or equivalent practical experience
- Deep technical knowledge of Android mobile application development with a solid understanding of the framework components and their life cycles
- Strong foundation in Computer Science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, and software design optimized for embedded systems
- 6+ years programming experience in Kotlin, Java, C#, C++ or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- You will be
- Responsible for the definition, design, development and timely completion of major new features in current and future products
- Performing code reviews for your peers where you will be learning from and contributing to a collaborative working model
- Recommending alternative approaches to solving complex problems and utilizing new technology to achieve goals
- Tackling hard engineering and user experience problems and solving them in an elegant and seamless manner
- Taking ownership of features and areas of the mobile application that will impact millions of users
- Working with engineering team members to explore and create interesting solutions while sharing knowledge amongst the team
- Working closely with product teams, designers, and other developers to create a truly delightful user experience
- Demonstrated proficiency and a proactive approach to utilize emerging AI functionalities and leverage AI Code Assistance tools with efficacy. Preferred tools include Cursor, Claude CLI/Desktop, and Gemini
- Bonus points if you have
- Experience developing mail application
- Experience in leading app growth initiatives
- Shipped an app to the Google Play store
- Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
- Experience with mobile web development
- Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology
- Important notes for your attention
- Applications:
- All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo. We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates' applications. No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant's behalf in the hiring process.
- Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you. Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct.
- Offer Distributions:
- Our electronic offer letter and documents will be issued through our system for e-signatures, not via individual emails.
- Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w
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Additional Information
Yahoo Mail is the ultimate consumer inbox with hundreds of millions of users. It's the best way to access your email and stay organized from a computer, phone or tablet. With its beautiful design and lightning fast speed, Yahoo Mail makes reading, organizing, and sending emails easier than ever. A little about Yahoo Yahoo is a values-led company committed to building brands people love. We reach over one billion people around the world with a dynamic house of 50+ media, communication and technology brands. A global leader in digital and mobile, Yahoo brands are shaping the future of communication and media. Our mission Build brands consumers love Build platforms customers love Build a company talent loves We are looking for great talent - mobile, frontend and backend software developers, UX designers, and product engineers that can contribute to the development of our exciting next-generation products. If you are excited about the overall lifecycle of a product - building, coding, testing, launching and learning, this is the place to be, because you will learn and gain hands-on experience while engaged in projects with significant impact on the success of our businesses. You are a great problem solver, the capability to work independently as well as with a team, and the willingness to learn from our leadership. Android We are currently looking for a highly qualified Android developer to help us build the next generation of mobile mail experience for Yahoo. We need a dedicated and technically strong engineer with industry knowledge to make our apps even better and to drive the evolution and expansion of our current applications portfolio into new technology areas and market segments. The road ahead is exciting, and our team is moving fast. Your work will be seen and touched by millions of people, worldwide. If you believe you have what it takes to help shape our future then look no further, apply now, and get ready for the ride of your life!
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