Full-Time

ML Engineer

Posted on 3/22/2023

Pinterest

Pinterest

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Junior, Mid

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 2+ years of industry experience
  • Hands-on experience on large scale machine learning systems (full ML stack from modeling to deployment at scale.)
  • Experience with production large scale serving or data systems
Responsibilities
  • Design and build large scale ML systems that can process billions of webpages
  • Train ML models to create representations of HTML pages, classify webpages and extract structured information from webpages
  • Create NLP systems to extract information from free form text and link
  • Manage lifecycle and productionization of ML solutions, from data gathering to data quality management to measuring impact via experiments
  • Drive cross-functional collaborations with partner teams
  • Help research novel solutions and present results via papers, blog posts or conference talks
Desired Qualifications
  • PhD/Masters in Machine Learning or related areas, publication on top ML conferences
  • Familiarity with information extraction techniques for web-pages and free-texts
  • Experience working with shopping data is a plus

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps advertisers connect with consumers actively seeking inspiration. The goal of Pinterest is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

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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

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