Shir Yehoshua
About Shir Yehoshua
Shir Yehoshua serves as the Notion AI Engineering Lead at Notion since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Waymo, Google, and the University of Chicago.
Work at Notion
Shir Yehoshua has served as the Notion AI Engineering Lead at Notion since 2022. In this role, he has led the Platform US team, where he has been instrumental in shipping key features such as the Slack integration, automations, and enhancements to the public API. His leadership has contributed to the growth and development of the Notion AI team, showcasing his ability to scale AI teams effectively.
Previous Experience at Waymo
Prior to his current position, Shir Yehoshua worked at Waymo for a total of four years, holding various roles. He began as a Senior Software Engineer from 2016 to 2019, before advancing to Staff Software Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Waymo involved significant contributions to software engineering and team management.
Education and Expertise
Shir Yehoshua earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Chicago, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background laid the foundation for his diverse skill set, which includes product management, technical leadership, and team management.
Early Career and Internships
Shir Yehoshua began his career with various roles and internships that provided him with foundational experience in software engineering. He interned at Google in 2012 and worked as a Software Engineer from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he held internships at Mightybell in 2011 and contributed as a Research Assistant at Stanford University and the University of Chicago in 2008 and 2010, respectively.
Roles at the University of Chicago
At the University of Chicago, Shir Yehoshua held multiple positions, including Research Assistant, Residential Computing Assistant, Math Teaching Assistant, and Laboratory Technician. His involvement in these roles from 2008 to 2013 provided him with a broad range of experiences in academic support and technical assistance.