you.com is looking to create the most helpful search engine in the world, prioritizing transparency, privacy, and user control, by leveraging advanced AI models and user-first principles.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in search indexing, information retrieval, or large-scale data systems.
- Strong programming skills in Rust/ C++ (for high performance) and Python
- Strong publication record in premier conferences and journals
- Practical experience equivalent or equal to a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Drive Research Excellence: Lead and execute cutting-edge research projects in information retrieval, search systems, and natural language processing, with a focus on scalable and efficient algorithms.
- Innovate at Scale: Architect and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines, leveraging distributed computing frameworks to handle massive datasets efficiently.
- Open-Source Leadership: Spearhead and contribute to high-impact open-source projects, fostering community engagement and advancing the state of the art in search and data systems.
- Collaborative Partnerships: Build and maintain strong collaborations with academic institutions, industry partners, and internal product teams to translate research breakthroughs into deployable solutions.
- Mentorship & Thought Leadership: Mentor junior researchers and engineers, provide technical guidance, and represent the organization at top-tier conferences and workshops.
- Publication & Dissemination: Author influential research papers, patents, and technical reports; present findings at international venues to establish thought leadership in the field.
Other
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Flexible PTO with U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge
- A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US
- 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!
