About Pinterest
Discover and save creative ideas visually
Key Highlights
- 450 million monthly active users as of 2022
- Public company (NYSE: PINS) with a valuation of $15 billion
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Raised over $1.5 billion in funding since inception
Pinterest, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a visual discovery platform that allows users to save and share creative ideas through digital pinboards. With over 450 million monthly active users as of 2022, Pinterest has become a go-to platform for inspiration, particularly in lifestyle and DIY ...
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Pinterest offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements. Employees also benefit from welln...
🌟 Culture
Pinterest fosters a culture of creativity and inspiration, encouraging employees to explore new ideas and approaches. The company values visual discov...
Engineering Manager • Lead
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Pinterest is seeking an Engineering Manager II for their User Understanding team to lead the development of advanced user modeling and personalization systems. You'll collaborate with Machine Learning, Product, and Data Science teams to enhance user experiences. This role requires expertise in infrastructure and machine learning.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in engineering management with a focus on machine learning and data systems — you've successfully led teams in developing scalable platforms that enhance user experiences. Your expertise in infrastructure allows you to set a technical vision that empowers your team to innovate and excel. You are passionate about personalization and understand the intricacies of user modeling, having worked on projects that impact millions of users.
You possess excellent collaboration skills, enabling you to work closely with cross-functional teams including Product, Data Science, and Engineering — you know how to integrate user insights into core systems effectively. Your leadership style is supportive and mentoring, fostering an environment where engineers can thrive and grow in their careers. You are results-driven and have a proven track record of delivering machine learning solutions at scale.
What you'll do
As the Engineering Manager for the User Understanding team, you will lead and mentor a group of experienced machine learning engineers — your focus will be on developing advanced models and systems that are crucial for Pinterest's key products across Discovery, Ads, and Growth. You will collaborate with various stakeholders to define strategy and set priorities, ensuring that user insights are effectively integrated into the product development process.
You will be responsible for setting the technical direction for your team, guiding them in the development of robust machine learning platforms — your leadership will help shape the future of user personalization at Pinterest. You will also engage in hands-on technical work, providing guidance and support to your team as they tackle complex challenges. Your role will involve regular communication with product and data science teams to align on goals and deliver impactful solutions.
What we offer
Pinterest offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are encouraged — you will have the opportunity to work on projects that reach millions of users globally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact through technology and user engagement.
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