
you.com is a productivity engine. Millions of people rely on our AI Assistants to conduct detailed research and analysis, solve complex problems, and create personalized content. Businesses trust our platform to maximize the full potential of their employees and products.

you.com is a productivity engine. Millions of people rely on our AI Assistants to conduct detailed research and analysis, solve complex problems, and create personalized content. Businesses trust our platform to maximize the full potential of their employees and products.
Headquarters & focus: Palo Alto AI search and productivity platform
Founders: Richard Socher and Bryan McCann
Product lines: Consumer AI search/chat + developer/enterprise Web Search and RAG APIs
Recent funding: $50M Series B (Sept 2024); company cites $99M total raised
Employees (approx.): 340
AI-enhanced web search, knowledge access, and productivity tooling for individuals and enterprises
Software Development
$50M
Company press release cites participation from Salesforce Ventures, NVIDIA, Gen Digital, SBVA, DuckDuckGo and Day One Ventures
“Participation from strategic investors including Salesforce Ventures, NVIDIA, Gen Digital, SBVA, DuckDuckGo, Day One Ventures, Time Ventures, Radical Ventures, Breyer Capital, and Norwest Venture Partners”
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you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.
We're building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you're ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we'd love to have you join us!
About the Role Are you passionate about building scalable architectures, improving platform performance, and contributing to cutting-edge technology? We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop the foundational systems and platforms that power our LLM-based generative AI assistant. In this role, you'll focus on creating robust, secure, and scalable backend systems, improving infrastructure, and contributing to open-source projects that drive innovation. Your work will directly impact the technology that millions of users rely on every day.
This is a remote position open to candidates based in the United States. We also have co-working spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.
Salary Band
$150,000—$270,000 USD
Company Perks:
You.com participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. (English/Spanish: E-Verify Participation/Right to Work) We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.