Yahoo Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(245 total reviews)
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Jim Lanzone

36% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Yahoo with 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 245 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Yahoo is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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3.0
Jun 12, 2008
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Pros

The company has been humbled for the second time: first, 2001, then 2008. So you'll find much less of that corporate jock culture or 'unquestionable geniuses'. This time, particularly, asking hard wquestions has no been frowned upon anymore. The company is trying to make it big in the internet once again, so, if you're lucky, you'll be able to have a say in an important decision that will potentially affect millions of users. Well, if things don't work out in the end, at least you'll have learnt something. Yahoo!'s benefits are in line with the top in its industry, and that includes Google. From what I saw, salaries at Yahoo! are higher.

Cons

This is a beleaguered internet company, no questions about it, so you may face tough times if things go sour. The company got in this situation by itself, and you'll be able to see why if you work here. Resistance to change, indecision, lack of support, pointless internal competition, and other well known corporate vices can be found here, but that doesn't make for a terrible atmosphere.

4.0
Jun 12, 2008
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Pros

Great resources and opportunities to learn new technologies, skills, etc. Great opportunities for movement between groups. The perks are great, and the benefits (401K, health insurance) are great.

Cons

Lots of bureaucracy, and groups are siloed. The hierarchy needs to be realigned. It's a big company, and actual promotions are scarce. It's easier to just jump to another company for that pay raise. And then jump back for another.

4.0
Jun 11, 2008
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Pros

fun place, good people to work with, professional work environment. Flexibility to work on different projects. Good employee benefits. A great brand on your resume and cool work culture.

Cons

mostly dis-organized and ad hoc. Some senior management folks don't have a clue and are poor communicators. Hope fully that is changing with management shakeup. Poor stock performance over past few years.

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