Yext

Software Engineer

Yext
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Base Salary

$112k - $229k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design and implementation through testing, deployment, and ongoing operation.
  • Design, implement, and deploy highly scalable and reliable systems and contribute to shared customer-platform architecture.
  • Develop storage systems, libraries, and frameworks.
  • Propose new features and improvements to products, systems, and engineering practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering colleagues and partners across the company.
  • Write clean, tested, and well-documented code.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully and validate AI-generated output for correctness, security, and maintainability.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent college-level education.
  • At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience.
  • Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
  • Fluency with Java, C++, Python, or a similar programming language; Yext primarily uses Java and Go.
  • Ability to critically evaluate technical solutions and AI-generated code or recommendations.
  • Experience with or demonstrated interest in learning AI-assisted development tools.
  • Sound judgment regarding data privacy, intellectual property, security, and confidential information.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and openness to new technologies and creative solutions.

Benefits

  • Annual base pay range of $111,600–$229,000 USD.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Vacation and sick leave.
  • Potential eligibility for performance-based variable pay programs.
  • Position is based in Yext’s New York City office and requires in-person collaboration at least three days per week, with flexibility regarding specific office days.

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About Yext

1,001-5,000 employees

Yext is the enterprise agentic marketing platform. Built on the world's most comprehensive structured data infrastructure for local businesses, Yext gives brands the intelligence to see where they're losing, the verified data AI trusts, and the content and data distribution to reach every surface that matters — all from one platform.

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