Hybrid Director of Engineering, Solutions

at You.com

• Job title: Director of Engineering, Solutions
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $290,000 - $350,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Distributed Systems
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• 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