Principal Backend Engineer (Node.JS, AWS)
Core
Architecting and leading high-scale full-stack applications and search infrastructure, integrating AI-driven development practices and LLMs.
Role type
Principal Backend Software Engineer (Node.js, AWS)
Builds
Scalable search infrastructure and full-stack applications for Yahoo Search
Domain
Internet / Search / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Node.js, AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3), Infrastructure-as-Code, GraphQL, REST, MySQL, PostgreSQL, React, C++, Python, AI-assisted coding tools
Preferred skills
Big data technologies, real-time data processing, prompt engineering, cloud modernization
Technologies
GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Cursor
Responsibilities
Lead architectural strategy for high-scale applications; Architect AI-augmented development workflows; Define scalable application architectures for LLM integration; Provide technical oversight and architectural reviews; Drive automation and tooling improvements; Mentor engineering teams
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight