you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.
We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you’re ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we’d love to have you join us!
About the Role
As the Director of Engineering, Solutions at You.com, you will lead and inspire a world-class engineering team responsible for building and scaling our enterprise solutions team. You will drive technical excellence, partner with our GTM teams, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects for our customers. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting to the VP of Engineering, with broad responsibility for people, process, and technology.
This is a hybrid position open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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.
Qualifications
- 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.
Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.
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
*Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only
You.com participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. (English/Spanish: E-Verify Participation/Right to Work) We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.
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You.com San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, CA, United States, 94104
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