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Director of Engineering, AI Agents

Asana
Location
San Francisco
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Product Engineering
Salary
$306,000 - $360,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • 4+ years leading multiple engineering teams or managers
  • Proven ability to drive multi-team strategy and deliver complex production systems
  • Deep understanding of applied AI and agentic systems
  • Experience in backend/systems reliability and complex full-stack product interfaces
  • Proven ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term architectural investments
What the job really is

The Director of Engineering for AI Agents at Asana will lead and scale the AI Teammates Pillar, overseeing four key teams focused on AI platforms and experiences. This role involves setting strategic direction, managing engineering execution, and ensuring the development of reliable AI systems for enterprise clients. The position also emphasizes recruiting top talent and fostering an inclusive engineering culture while aligning cross-functional teams on technical and business goals.

Benefits
  • Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
  • Career coaching & support
  • Inclusive family building benefits
  • Long-term savings or retirement plans
  • In-office culinary options to cater to dietary preferences
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is estimated between $306,000 - $360,000, but may vary based on qualifications
  • Position is office-centric with a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work on specific days
  • Role involves significant leadership responsibilities and strategic alignment across teams
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