Senior AI Engineer — API Strategy & Customer Impact

Youcom; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

100% health plan coverage for employees

12 weeks paid parental leave

401k program with 3% match

$1,200 annual Health & Wellness Allowance

Job summary

Youcom is seeking a product engineer to lead API product direction from San Francisco. This hybrid role involves managing the API surface while collaborating with strategic customers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering and product roles, are customer-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. You'll influence core products used by AI systems while adapting to a fast-paced startup environment.

Competitive compensation and benefits include flexible PTO and health coverage.

Qualifications

• Proficient in writing production code and technical specifications.
• Ability to architect integrations and build partnerships.
• Capable of turning customer feedback into product features.

Responsibilities

• Own the roadmap for core search APIs and adjacent products.
• Partner with founders and engineering leaders of top customers.
• Translate customer conversations into product bets.

Skills

5+ years in engineering and product roles

Experience with developer-facing or API products

Customer instincts

Excellent communication

Familiarity with AI agent and LLM ecosystem

Job description

Youcom is seeking a product engineer to lead API product direction from San Francisco. This hybrid role involves managing the API surface while collaborating with strategic customers.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in engineering and product roles, are customer-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. You'll influence core products used by AI systems while adapting to a fast-paced startup environment.

Competitive compensation and benefits include flexible PTO and health coverage.