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**We’re looking for a motivated entry-level AI Engineer to join our AI & ML team in Champaign, Illinois, where you’ll have the opportunity to design and build scalable, high-performance tools in the areas of data governance, orchestration, and query technologiesas part of the Central Data Platform Team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and deploying AI-powered features. Your responsibilities will include analyzing requirements, supporting prompt engineering and RAG workflows, and collaborating across product and engineering teams to integrate generative AI into production systems. Furthermore, this role contributes to delivering high-quality software and platform products that underpin Yahoo’s enterprise data ecosystem. Responsibilities Assist in building AI features: use Python, LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.), vector embedding pipelines. Support prompt engineering and RAG workflows: design, test, iterate prompt templates, integrate vector search. Help build and maintain AI-model monitoring/observability dashboards: track model accuracy, latency, drift and work with backend engineers to integrate AI services into the product Participate in experimenting with AI workflows: multi-agent orchestration, model fine-tuning, system prompts. Working through documents and conversations with colleagues to understand product requirements for new features. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand product and technical roadmaps, identifying potential impacts on system operability and proposing proactive solutions for Cloud environments. Lead initiatives to enhance and optimize existing

At Yahoo,**we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud**to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Yahoo will consider**for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Yahoo is dedicated**to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe**that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

Compensation:** The compensation for this position ranges from $88,500.00 - $184,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

Currently work for Yahoo?**Please apply on our internal career site.

Yahoo serves as**a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products.For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.