You.com
Staff AI Engineer
Job Summary
The Staff AI Engineer at you.com is responsible for advancing AI capabilities, including generative AI and search functionalities. The role involves overseeing infrastructure development, leading projects from ideation to deployment, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have extensive experience with AI systems, backend development, and scaling AI products, with a focus on research and engineering. The position offers opportunities to work on innovative AI projects in a collaborative environment with comprehensive employee benefits.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. 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.
We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. 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. 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!
About the Role
The Staff AI Engineer at you.com will play a pivotal role in advancing AI capabilities across Generative AI (e.g., large language models) and Search. This position focuses on researching, building, mentoring, and deploying innovative product experiences that redefine the potential of AI assistants. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of AI technology.
Responsibilities
- AI Infrastructure Development: Oversee and enhance the core you.com LLM and AI infrastructure, along with the associated backend systems.
- End-to-End Project Leadership: Lead the development of new AI-driven projects, encompassing ideation, prototyping, research, infrastructure design, scalability, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Rapid Iteration: Adapt quickly to user feedback and evolving requirements, ensuring continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience improving backend and/or AI systems, with familiarity using Python
- Deep understanding of systems architecture
- Strong experience in shipping and scaling AI products
- You are an autonomous and highly-driven team player with a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and performance
- You love to share your knowledge and be a mentor to the team
- You are curious and have a strong ability to conduct both research and core engineering work
- Equivalent experience or relevant coursework to a BS or MS in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
This role is ideal for individuals who thrive at the intersection of research and engineering, with a desire to shape the future of AI-powered products.
Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.
Company Perks:
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Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
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Flexible PTO with 11 U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
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A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
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12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
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401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
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$500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
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$1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
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Chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
*Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only
you.com is an E-Verify employer. We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.
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