Director of Software Engineering

Job Summary

Leading high-performing engineering teams, the full-time salaried Director of Software Engineering will define and execute the engineering vision for Yahoo Mail, driving AI-native development practices and fostering a culture of technical excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance consumer experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale engineering teams to deliver world-class consumer products
• Define and execute the engineering vision and strategy, aligning technical investments with business objectives
• Drive AI transformation initiatives to enhance product development and operational efficiency

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in large-scale consumer software development, with 5+ years in leadership roles
• Proven success in delivering high-quality products while balancing innovation and operational excellence
• Experience in AI-native development environments and leveraging modern AI technologies
• Strong technical expertise in application development, cloud-native architectures, and scalable software design