Director of Engineering, Platform and DX

You.com • San Francisco, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Director of Engineering, Platform and DX 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. This is a hybrid position open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees