Full-Time

Engineering Manager II

Ads ML Infrastructure

Posted on 9/5/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$160.5k - $330.1kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Palo Alto, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: Seattle, WA, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence 1 time per week in San Francisco, Palo Alto, or Seattle.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • 2+ years of management experience, or tech lead experiences in 8+ people team (3+ years).
  • 8+ years of relevant industry experience in leading the design of large scale & production ML infra systems. Such as feature store, model serving or training framework.
  • Deep knowledge with building distributed systems or recommendation infrastructure.
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator and communicator.
  • Strong people development skills. You have helped people grow in their careers.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and partner teams across the organization to architect ads ML feature infrastructure solutions to unlock Pinterest ads models innovations.
  • Mentor engineers to develop their careers and achieve their goals, from early career through senior level, setting the technical vision, guiding the day-to-day execution, as well as fostering good team health and culture.
  • Lead the team to build the next-generation Pinterest Ads ML foundations. Opportunities to use cutting edge ML technologies including GPU, Feature Store and LLMs to empower 100x bigger models with more enrichment model features.
  • Act as a stalwart of technical quality and excellence on the team, ensuring the solutions we deliver have a high level of polish and reliability.

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. This targeted advertising approach ensures that users see relevant content. 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 connect with potential customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on video content could attract more advertisers and users.
  • Investment in AI improves personalized recommendations, enhancing user satisfaction and retention.
  • The Creator Fund supports underrepresented creators, diversifying content and audience reach.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms like 'WeHeartIt' and 'Juxtapost' pose competition for younger demographics.
  • AI-driven content tools may reduce the need for manual board curation, affecting engagement.
  • Privacy concerns and new EU laws could impact Pinterest's advertising model.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea exploration.
  • The 'Try On' AR feature enhances user experience by allowing virtual product trials.
  • Pinterest's collaboration with Shopify boosts e-commerce capabilities directly from pins.

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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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