About the job
About Pinterest:
At Pinterest, we strive to empower individuals worldwide to explore creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and curate lasting memories. Our mission is to inspire everyone to craft a life they love, and this journey begins with the talented people behind our platform.
Join us in a career that fuels innovation for millions, transforms passion into growth, celebrates diverse experiences, and embraces the flexibility to perform at your best. Crafting a career you cherish? It’s entirely possible.
We are seeking a visionary Director of Machine Learning to spearhead the ML function within our Growth organization. This leader will outline the long-term ML vision, strategy, and operational framework that drives user engagement and growth across Pinterest's platforms.
You will manage several teams of machine learning engineers and managers, addressing essential Growth challenges such as activation, retention, notifications, SEO, paid acquisition, and lifecycle personalization. Your role will blend deep technical expertise with strong leadership and product intuition to implement industry-leading practices in recommendation systems, ranking algorithms, experimentation, deep learning, and generative AI. As the Director of Machine Learning for Growth, you will oversee the health, performance, and evolution of our ML ecosystems, ensuring our technology meets the business and product requirements vital for making Pinterest an engaging and inspiring platform for everyone. This entails:
- Collaborating with senior Product, Data Science, and Engineering leaders to define and execute a multi-year strategy for Pinterest’s Growth systems.
- Establishing a cohesive ML architecture and roadmap for Growth that leverages shared platforms while enabling rapid iteration.
- Building, nurturing, and retaining a world-class team of machine learning leaders and engineers.
- Serving as a prominent thought partner and advocate for Growth ML among executives and cross-functional stakeholders.
You will also cultivate a healthy and inclusive community where ML practitioners across Growth can learn best practices, collaborate efficiently, and align with our technical direction.

