Full-Time

Sr. Data Scientist

Core

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Compensation Overview

$138.4k - $284.9k/yr

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. US based applicants only.

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Scikit-learn
Python
Data Science
Tensorflow
R
Data Structures & Algorithms
Pytorch
SQL
Machine Learning
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience analyzing data in a fast-paced, data-driven environment with proven ability to apply scientific methods to solve real-world problems on web-scale data
  • Extensive experience solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches including in the fields of Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Forecasting, Econometrics or other related fields
  • Experience using machine learning and deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn
  • Ability to manipulate large data sets with high dimensionality and complexity; fluency in SQL (or other database languages) and a scripting language (Python or R)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain learnings to both technical and non-technical partners
  • A team player who’s able to partner with cross-functional leadership to quickly turn insights into actions
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Develop best practices for instrumentation and experimentation and communicate those to product engineering teams
  • Bring scientific rigor and statistical methods to the challenges of product creation, development and improvement with an appreciation for the behaviors of our Pinners
  • Build and prototype analysis pipelines iteratively to provide insights at scale while developing comprehensive knowledge of data structures and metrics, advocating for changes where needed for product development
  • Work cross-functionally to build and communicate key insights, and collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and researchers to help build the next experiences on Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users find and save ideas across various interests like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of images, called "pins," which they organize into themed boards. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests and behaviors. This targeted advertising approach makes the ads relevant to users. Additionally, Pinterest earns revenue through affiliate marketing by directing traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from other social media platforms is its focus on visual discovery, making it a valuable tool for users seeking inspiration and for businesses looking to reach engaged consumers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased video content aligns with social media consumption trends, boosting user engagement.
  • Partnerships for digital well-being enhance brand reputation and user trust.
  • Expansion of Buyable Pins taps into the growing social commerce trend.

What critics are saying

  • Buyable Pins underperformance may impact Pinterest's revenue growth.
  • Encouraging teens to log off during school hours could reduce user engagement.
  • Video sharing features may lead users to spend more time on competing platforms.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine sets it apart in the social media landscape.
  • The platform's focus on positivity enhances user experience and ad effectiveness.
  • Pinterest's integration with e-commerce through Buyable Pins is a unique feature.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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2 year growth

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Mashable
Apr 22nd, 2025
Pinterest wants teens to log off during school hours

Pinterest also announced on Tuesday a partnership with the International Society for Technology in Education to develop digital citizenship and well-being action plans through newly established Digital Innovation Wellbeing Task Forces.

Ulexva
Apr 20th, 2025
What Businesses Should Know About Pinterest's New Buyable Pins

Pinterest announced on Tuesday that it is starting to launch Buyable Pins on iPhone and iPad enablin ...

Abel RV
Apr 14th, 2025
Pinterest introduces new feature allowing users to create videos of their boards for sharing on Instagram and TikTok

In 2022, for example, Pinterest introduced a new collage-making app called Shuffles that quickly took off with Gen Z creators on TikTok.

Qulonex
Apr 7th, 2025
Are Pinterest's Buyable Pins Underperforming?

Last month, Pinterest announced the addition of new platform integrations and the availability of the feature to many more merchants.

Summit Mesh
Apr 6th, 2025
Pinterest Buyable Pins Expand To More Platforms, Merchants

Pinterest announced some updates to its Buyable Pins program in conjunction with the Shop.org 2015 Digital Summit.