Director of Engineering, AI-Driven Search & Query Guidance

Yahoo Holdings Inc. in; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Education stipends

Job summary

Yahoo is seeking a Director of Engineering for Search Query Understanding and Guidance in Nashville. This role leads ML-based solutions, shaping data strategy and cross-team collaboration to deliver scalable, AI-driven search capabilities.

The position emphasizes performance, innovation, and a strong AI-first mindset, with hybrid work options and a focus on inclusive engineering practices across product and research teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic technical leadership with impact.
• Strong expertise in AI/ML, NLP, and deep learning.
• Experience applying AI to solve business problems at scale.
• Proficiency in Python and Java or C++ for scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Guide design and implementation of large-scale ML-based solutions across teams.
• Define technical requirements and data strategies for knowledge grounding.
• Drive cross-team alignment through clear communication with product and design.
• Maintain awareness of AI trends and guide adoption aligned with product vision.
• Lead data analysis to identify patterns and inform strategy with product partners.
• Champion Agentic AI development to maximize product and system impact.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Python

Java or C++

NLP

Technical leadership

Education

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

Job description

Yahoo is seeking a Director of Engineering for Search Query Understanding and Guidance in Nashville. This role leads ML-based solutions, shaping data strategy and cross-team collaboration to deliver scalable, AI-driven search capabilities.

The position emphasizes performance, innovation, and a strong AI-first mindset, with hybrid work options and a focus on inclusive engineering practices across product and research teams.