Full-Time

Sr. Data Scientist

Monetization

Updated on 3/12/2025

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Compensation Overview

$162.8k - $284.9kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Seattle, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA

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

Category
Data Science
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
Python
Data Science
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of combined post-graduate academic and industry experience applying scientific methods to solve real-world problems on web-scale data.
  • Strong fundamentals in statistics, experimentation.
  • Domain knowledge in ecosystem, ads, or real-time-bidding.
  • Proven ability to apply scientific methods to solve real-world problems on web-scale data.
  • Proficiency in SQL/Hive/Python.
Responsibilities
  • Deep strategic analysis to answer core questions such as: How do we assess the trade-off between metrics change? How should we evaluate overall impact from changes in one component of the ads ecosystem?
  • Opportunity sizing and analysis. Should Pinterest adjust programmatic ad load based on? Write clear, actionable analyses that help teams identify areas of improvement and investment.
  • Modeling: Build segmentation models to assess supply to inform pricing strategy.
  • Improve decision velocity and quality using data scientist tool kit: experimentation, causal inference techniques, etc. Design measurement strategy, advise on experimentation best practices, identifying flaws in experiment practices and results; building tools for experiment analysis etc.
  • Creating and tracking success metrics. Identify the right measures of success for engineering teams and help them track those metrics. Break down high-level metrics into actionable segments. This work may span from collecting entirely new datasets to building dashboards to track components of a metric (e.g., monitoring conversion data for missing values, implausible values, duplicated data, etc. by advertiser over time).
  • Leadership: Lead and mentor the scope of work for data scientists in the same area, demonstrating high-quality output of both yourself and others for whom you are responsible. Provide continuous and candid feedback, recognizing individual strengths and contributions and flagging opportunities to improve performance.

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 are organized into themed boards for easy browsing. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests and behaviors. This targeted 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 advertisers aiming to reach consumers looking for inspiration.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Vochi enhances Pinterest's video content capabilities, attracting more creators and advertisers.
  • New shopping ad formats increase opportunities for advertiser engagement and revenue growth.
  • International sales expansion under new VP boosts Pinterest's global advertising reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from TikTok and Instagram threatens Pinterest's market share in visual discovery.
  • Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny in the EU could impact Pinterest's operations.
  • Economic downturns may reduce advertising budgets, affecting Pinterest's ad revenue.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest is a unique visual discovery engine, unlike traditional social media platforms.
  • The platform's focus on inspiration and creativity sets it apart from competitors.
  • Pinterest's integration with retail brands influences product development and consumer 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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

0%
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