Director of Engineering leading engineering teams and driving project delivery at AI platform You.com. Guiding technical strategy and fostering innovation while managing resources and operations.
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.
Requirements
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
CNC Programmer/Setup Machinist focusing on precision machining operations at Coperion in Wisconsin. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and efficiency in manufacturing operations.
Director of Enterprise Data Privacy Engineering at HP designing AI - first privacy strategies. Leading the integration of compliance and data privacy into enterprise systems for enhanced customer trust.
Biomedical Engineering Technician evaluating and repairing biomedical equipment for GE HealthCare clients. Ensuring customer satisfaction through effective service delivery and communication.
Engineer leading configuration management for the New Glenn launch vehicle at Blue Origin. Collaborating across engineering teams to define design solutions and ensure vehicle - level design coherence.
Engineer facilitating configuration development and integration for New Glenn space vehicle. Collaborating across mechanical, structural, fluids, and electrical subsystems in aerospace engineering.
Engineer leading configuration development for New Glenn, a heavy - lift orbital launch vehicle. Collaborating with teams on vehicle design, management, and integration.
Engineering role focusing on configuration development and integration for New Glenn space vehicle. Collaborating on design solutions across various subsystems in aerospace engineering.
Forward Deployed Engineering Intern building AI - powered solutions for Homebase. Collaborating with teams to map workflows and enhance internal operations leveraging AI.
Engineering leader managing Bleacher Report Sports technology. Overseeing teams and driving innovative solutions in sports technology across platforms.
iOS Developer working on a globally used messaging service for Schwarz Group. Collaborating in an agile team to enhance application quality and user experience.