You.com · 3 days ago
Director of Engineering, Platform and DX
San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$290K/yr - $350K/yrYou.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As the Director of Engineering, Platform and DX, you will lead a world-class engineering team, drive technical excellence, and oversee the successful delivery of projects that impact millions of users.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ChatbotGenerative AIInformation TechnologyInternetSearch Engine
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
Oversee all engineering operations and project delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and quality standards
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and design teams to define technical strategy and deliver innovative features
Establish and optimize engineering processes, best practices, and scalable systems to drive productivity and quality
Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture
Set clear vision and goals for the engineering organization, translating company objectives into actionable plans
Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient operations
Champion technical excellence and continuous improvement, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in engineering leadership roles, managing teams building large-scale, high-availability systems
Skilled at scaling teams during periods of rapid growth and ambiguity
Proven ability to inspire, hire, coach, and retain engineering talent
Strong technical background in search, AI, or distributed systems
Operates well in dynamic, fast-changing environments
Track record of fostering innovation and driving technical strategy
Benefits
Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
$500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
$1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
The chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
Company
You.com
You.com is a personalized AI search engine that delivers customized recommendations and allows natural conversation with its AI chatbot.
Founded in 2020
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
You.com has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (6)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$195MKey Investors
Cox EnterprisesRadical VenturesMarc Benioff
2025-09-03Series C· $100M
2024-06-17Series B· $50M
2022-07-14Series A· $25M
Leadership Team
Richard Socher
CEO
Bryan McCann
Cofounder | CTO
Recent News
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