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Director of Engineering, Search Query Understanding and Guidance

Yahoo Inc.
USA
Full-time
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USD 160965-349885 / year
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Responsibilities:

  • Based on strategic product roadmaps developed collaboratively with product and design, guide the design and implementation of large-scale, evolving ML-based solutions and systems across multiple teams.
  • Define overarching technical requirements, including comprehensive data strategies to ground knowledge, evaluation frameworks applicable to multiple teams, and scalable production serving strategies.
  • Leverage exceptional communication skills to drive technical discussions and alignment across various engineering, product, and research teams, fostering collaborative product development with product and design leads.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and advancements in AI, including large language and vision models and generative AI, and guide teams in their adoption, informed by underlying data principles and aligned with product vision.
  • Drive data analysis efforts across teams to identify key patterns, validate hypotheses, and inform strategic development directions in close partnership with product.
  • Embrace and adopt Agentic AI development, leading the team to the best and most effective uses to the benefit of the product and the system.

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of track record driving significant impact in the industry, with increasing levels of responsibility and strategic influence.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math or related field, or equivalent work experience with a proven record of strategic technical leadership.
  • Expertise in AI, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and a demonstrated ability to apply these technologies to solve strategic business problems.
  • Expertise in Python and Java or C++, guiding teams in the development of scalable and robust systems.
  • Experience in query understanding and query formulation guidance is desirable.
  • The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.
  • At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!
  • Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form ( www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html ) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.
  • We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.
  • Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

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