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.

It takes powerful technology to connect our brands and partners with an audience of hundreds of millions of people. Whether you’re looking to write mobile app code, engineer the servers behind our massive ad tech stacks, or develop algorithms to help us process trillions of data points a day, what you do here will have a huge impact on our business—and the world.

A Little About Us

When you impact millions of people every day, you become a large target for adversaries of all types within all layers of the stack. Our job is to keep our users safe and make Yahoo one of the safest places on the Internet. We are the information security team at Yahoo, known as "The Paranoids."

As an Analyst on the eCrime Investigations and Operations team, you will be responsible for detecting, neutralizing, and preventing malicious activity targeting Yahoo users. You will play a key role in defending millions of users by identifying patterns of abuse and contributing to the systems that keep them safe.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a developing professional with a strong commitment to user safety and an interest in finding creative ways to detect online malicious activity. Your experience in the analysis of internet-based fraud, malware, spam, and account takeover (ATO) ensures that we identify and disrupt the most significant threats to our users.

You are an ideal candidate for our team if you value

• Protecting users and making the Internet a safer place for everyone.

• A proactive approach to preventing online fraud and a high level of curiosity regarding adversary TTPs.

• Staying informed on the latest trends in fraud tactics and emerging AI-driven threats.

• A mindset of continuous improvement, specifically looking for ways to automate manual workflows using AI.

In a typical day, you may find yourself

• Identifying and neutralizing malicious activity targeting Yahoo users by leveraging AI-augmented detection systems and automated playbooks.

• Evaluating and validating AI-generated threat intelligence to identify emerging patterns of fraud and account takeover.

• Analyzing intel from internal partners and external parties to action threats in a timely manner.

• Optimizing and refining prompts for internal AI tools to accelerate the summarization of complex threat reports and data mining.

• Providing investigative support, including data mining and analytics (Splunk, SQL), to various internal teams.

• Proactively identifying and implementing AI-driven efficiencies to replace repetitive manual investigative tasks.

• Feeding insights to engineering and product teams to help improve the overall Yahoo user security experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience analyzing the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) of web-based fraud (spam, phishing, malware, ATO).

• Working knowledge of big data technologies such as Splunk, MySQL, or Hadoop.

• Experience or strong interest in using Generative AI tools (e.g., LLMs) to assist with data analysis, report writing, or code/query generation.

• Ability to exercise judgment in when to rely on AI-assisted outputs versus manual deep-dive analysis.

• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.

• Knowledge of the Threat Intelligence Cycle.

• Comfortable performing in a remote-first environment.

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

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.

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.

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