Is Yahoo a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at Yahoo have rated their employer with 4.1 out of 5 stars in 489 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Yahoo employees being 4.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at Yahoo now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at Yahoo .

Does Yahoo pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Yahoo with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 489 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 5.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at Yahoo.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at Yahoo?

69% of Software Developer employees at Yahoo would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated Yahoo with a 4.6 rating for work-life-balance, 4.5 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.3 rating for culture and values and 3.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Yahoo?

Software Engineer (494) , Senior Software Engineer (241) , Account Manager (108) , Product Manager (98) , Director (83) , Manager (74) , Principal Software Engineer (69) , Senior Product Manager (66) , Senior Manager (60) , Intern (58) , Project Manager (49) , Senior Account Manager (43) , Editor (41) , Account Executive (34) , Software Developer (34)

What are the pros of working at Yahoo according to real employee reviews?

"you get to work with (sometimtes) great people and hours are very flexible." ((in 777 reviews)); "covid the culture and atmosphere was great but not anymore I guess" ((in 529 reviews)); "Good benefits (great for mums)" ((in 521 reviews)); "Generally work life balance at Yahoo! is good except for 20 percent of the jobs." ((in 379 reviews)); "Free Food (but greasy)" ((in 284 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Yahoo according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management And slow responses" ((in 289 reviews)); "Frequent reorganizations and layoffs" ((in 226 reviews)); "Strategy is not always clear and senior leadership does not consistently drive towards a unified focus." ((in 125 reviews)); "Management structure is pretty dysfunctional: there are simply too many managers that seem to drag any decision making and planning out for too long." ((in 124 reviews)); "Senior management is incompetent." ((in 67 reviews))

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Yahoo Software Developer reviews

4.1

69% would recommend to a friend

(489 total reviews)

Jim Lanzone

54% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.5

Diversity & inclusion

4.3

Culture & values

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

Software Developer employees have rated Yahoo with 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 489 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Yahoo is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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489 reviews

2.0

Mar 31, 2025

Dead company

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good location, near highways, okay buildings.

Cons

No more innovation going on here.

4.0

Mar 21, 2025

Execellent place to work

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and technical skills

Cons

Nothing that comes to mind

4.0

Mar 10, 2025

Good Place to work

Software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong Brand Legacy – Yahoo is a well-known tech company with a rich history in the internet space. Work-Life Balance – Many employees report a good work-life balance compared to other big tech companies. Good Benefits & Compensation – Yahoo offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and perks like wellness programs and stock options. Diverse Work Environment – The company promotes diversity and inclusion with a broad range of talent from different backgrounds.

Cons

Uncertain Future & Brand Decline – Yahoo has struggled to maintain relevance in the competitive tech industry, leading to concerns about long-term job security. Frequent Leadership Changes – The company has seen multiple ownership and leadership changes, which can create instability. Limited Career Growth Compared to FAANG – While Yahoo is a big company, it may not offer the same career acceleration as top-tier tech companies like Google, Amazon, or Microsoft. Legacy Code & Outdated Tech Stack – Some teams work with older codebases, which can slow down innovation.

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