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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...
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Machine Learning Engineer • Principal
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Pinterest is hiring a Principal Machine Learning Engineer for their Growth Engineering team to set the technical strategy and architecture for user engagement growth. You'll leverage your expertise in machine learning and deep learning to drive innovative solutions. This role requires a strong hands-on background in ML systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong hands-on background in machine learning, particularly with deep learning architectures and generative AI — your experience includes large-scale deployment and measurement of ML systems, ensuring they meet business and product requirements. As a Principal Machine Learning Engineer, you are a senior technical visionary who can lead the technical direction and strategy for the Growth Engineering team, aligning with other internal partners to drive engagement growth.
You possess excellent communication skills, allowing you to effectively convey complex technical concepts to leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Your ability to set a unified technical architecture and define a roadmap for industry-leading methodologies is crucial for this role. You thrive in an environment where innovation is celebrated, and you are eager to ignite growth opportunities for millions of users.
What you'll do
In this role, you will be responsible for the overall technical strategy of the Growth Engineering team at Pinterest. You will work closely with other technical leads to ensure that the technology can deliver on the business and product requirements necessary for maintaining Pinterest as an engaging platform. Your responsibilities will include defining the roadmap for user and engagement growth, setting up the technical architecture, and ensuring the health of the Growth Engineering organization.
You will lead initiatives that leverage machine learning to enhance user experiences and drive engagement. This involves collaborating with product managers and engineers to identify opportunities for applying machine learning solutions effectively. You will also be responsible for mentoring and guiding other engineers in the team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
What we offer
Pinterest offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are at the forefront. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach millions of users worldwide. The company values flexibility, allowing you to perform your best work in a way that suits you, whether that's in the office or remotely. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe diverse teams build better products.
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