# Director, Software Apps Engineering – AI-Native Development and Product Experiences at Yahoo

- Company: Yahoo
- What the company does: Latest news coverage, email, free stock quotes, live scores and video are just the beginning. Discover more every day at Yahoo! Backed by Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.yahoo.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://ouryahoo.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/United-States-of-America/Director--Software-Apps-Engineering_JR0027165
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/yahoo-director-software-apps-engineering-ai-native-development-and-product-exper/

## About the role

Build, lead, and scale high-performing full-stack engineering teams that deliver world-class consumer products and experiences used by millions of customers globally. Define and execute the engineering vision, strategy, and roadmap, aligning technical investments with product priorities, business objectives, and long-term platform evolution.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of experience building and delivering large-scale consumer software products, with at least 5+ years leading multiple engineering teams and engineering managers
- Proven success leading engineering organizations that consistently deliver high-quality products while balancing innovation, execution, operational excellence, and business outcomes
- Experience leading AI-native product organizations or large-scale AI transformation programs within consumer technology companies
- Demonstrated experience operating in an AI-native development environment and leveraging modern AI technologies, copilots, agents, and automation to transform engineering workflows
- Proven track record leading AI transformation initiatives that have delivered measurable improvements in developer productivity, customer experience, operational efficiency, or business performance