Director, AI‑Driven Search & Query Guidance

Yahoo Holdings Inc.; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Backup childcare

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced AI/ML leader to guide the design and implementation of large-scale ML‑based solutions across multiple teams.

You will define data strategies, evaluation frameworks and scalable production serving while driving cross‑functional collaboration with product and design leaders. The role requires 8+ years of impactful industry experience, a Master’s degree or equivalent, and deep expertise in AI, ML, NLP, and Python/Java/C++.

Qualifications

• 8+ years driving impact with increasing responsibility.
• Master's degree or equivalent with strategic technical leadership.
• Expertise in AI, ML, NLP and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and implementation of large-scale ML solutions across teams.
• Define data strategies, evaluation frameworks and production serving.
• Communicate across engineering, product and research to align on goals.
• Stay updated on AI trends and advise adoption aligned with product vision.
• Lead data analysis to identify patterns and inform strategy with product.
• Champion Agentic AI development to maximize impact.

Skills

AI/ML

Deep learning

NLP

Python

Java/C++

Strategy leadership

Education

Master's degree in CS/EE/Statistics/Applied Math

Job description

Yahoo Holdings Inc. is seeking an experienced AI/ML leader to guide the design and implementation of large-scale ML‑based solutions across multiple teams.

You will define data strategies, evaluation frameworks and scalable production serving while driving cross‑functional collaboration with product and design leaders. The role requires 8+ years of impactful industry experience, a Master’s degree or equivalent, and deep expertise in AI, ML, NLP, and Python/Java/C++.