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Principal Full-Stack Engineer – Design Systems

Principal Full-Stack Engineer – Design Systems

CompanyYahoo
LocationUnited States
Salary$143625 – $299375
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • Familiarity with React.js and front-end development concepts.
  • Extensive experience with backend development, primarily Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Proficiency with PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases.
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design and development.
  • Demonstrated expertise in building automated CI/CD pipelines and scripting.
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong competency in system architecture, particularly in high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, ensuring reliability and performance.
  • Build and evolve APIs, command-line interfaces (CLI), and internal developer tools that streamline system interactions.
  • Implement and maintain automation pipelines to accelerate development workflows and reduce manual overhead.
  • Manage and enhance infrastructure services including databases, cloud hosting, logging solutions, and system monitoring metrics.
  • Contribute significantly to configuration management systems and integrations with cutting-edge AI tooling.
  • Closely collaborate with UI engineers, effectively bridging backend logic with front-end applications to deliver seamless user experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid background integrating AI tooling or configuration systems is highly preferred.
  • Interest and experience in exploring and integrating artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance tooling and automation systems.
  • High-impact contributions to system performance optimization, automation efficiency, and developer experience enhancements.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership capabilities.