Director of Engineering, Platform and DX

<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="AnswerParser_TextContainer__z_Iiv" data-testid="youchat-text"><strong>you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences.</strong> 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. </span></p> <p><span class="AnswerParser_TextContainer__z_Iiv" data-testid="youchat-text">We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. </span><span class="AnswerParser_TextContainer__z_Iiv" data-testid="youchat-text"><strong>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.</strong> 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!</span></p> <p> </p></div><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>About the Role</strong></span></p> <p>As the <strong>Director of Engineering, Platform and DX</strong> at You.com, you will lead and inspire a world-class engineering team responsible for building and scaling our core platform and developer experience technologies. You will drive technical excellence, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects that directly impact millions of users. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting to the VP of Engineering, with broad responsibility for people, process, and technology.</p> <p>This is a hybrid position open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.</li> <li>Oversee all engineering operations and project delivery, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and quality standards.</li> <li>Collaborate cross-functionally with product, research, and design teams to define technical strategy and deliver innovative features.</li> <li>Establish and optimize engineering processes, best practices, and scalable systems to drive productivity and quality.</li> <li>Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent, fostering an inclusive and collaborative team culture.</li> <li>Set clear vision and goals for the engineering organization, translating company objectives into actionable plans.</li> <li>Manage departmental budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships to ensure efficient operations.</li> <li>Champion technical excellence and continuous improvement, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.</li> </ul> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in engineering leadership roles, managing teams building large-scale, high-availability systems.</li> <li>Skilled at scaling teams during periods of rapid growth and ambiguity.</li> <li>Proven ability to inspire, hire, coach, and reta ... (truncated, view full listing at source)