Senior ML Engineer — Personalization at Scale

Yahoo Holdings Inc.; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking an AI/ML engineer to design and deploy high-throughput NLP models at scale for Yahoo Mail. You will embed AI-driven workflows, process massive datasets, and collaborate with global engineering teams to migrate backend ML services to a public cloud architecture (GCP).

The role emphasizes robust architecture, code quality, and working across international teams. Strong Python/Java and ML framework experience required; hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field; Or, equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive Personalization at Scale: Design, build, and deploy high-throughput AI/ML and NLP models that uncover user insights and power personalized experiences across Yahoo Mail.
• Embed AI-Driven Workflows: Leverage advanced AI tools and modern AI-assisted engineering practices to optimize daily coding, testing, and iteration cycles.
• Process Massive Datasets: Apply machine learning algorithms and big data pipelines to extract value from trillions of data points while maintaining high security and performance standards.
• Build Resilient Systems: Implement robust feedback loops and fallback strategies to handle model edge cases gracefully and preserve seamless user experiences.
• Architectural Evolution: Participate in migrating backend ML services and data infrastructure to a public cloud architecture (GCP).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across global engineering groups to integrate Mail Intelligence models into core product platforms seamlessly.
• Uphold Engineering Standards: Maintain exceptional code quality, conduct thorough code reviews, and advocate for sustainable architectural designs.

Skills

Python

Java

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Spark

Kafka

Model deployment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Data Science

Tools

vLLM

TensorRT-LLM

ONNX Runtime

Triton

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Claude

ChatGPT

Job description

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking an AI/ML engineer to design and deploy high-throughput NLP models at scale for Yahoo Mail. You will embed AI-driven workflows, process massive datasets, and collaborate with global engineering teams to migrate backend ML services to a public cloud architecture (GCP).

The role emphasizes robust architecture, code quality, and working across international teams. Strong Python/Java and ML framework experience required; hybrid work options available.