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Engineering Manager II, Machine Learning – User Understanding

PinterestSan Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US
Remote Full-time $189.3K/yr - $389.8K/yr
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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

What you will do:Lead and mentor a skilled team of machine learning engineers in creating advanced user understanding models and systems that are vital to key Pinterest products across Discovery, Ads, and Growth. Collaborate cross-functionally with partners in Product, Data Science, and Engineering to define strategies, set priorities, and seamlessly integrate user insights into core systems and product features. Drive experimentation and the adoption of new user understanding models with product teams across Pinterest, ensuring measurable end-to-end impact on key metrics. Oversee project execution and stakeholder communication, including roadmap planning, technical decision-making, risk mitigation, and progress updates to achieve business objectives. Provide thought leadership in user modeling and recommender systems by establishing a long-term technical vision and advancing state-of-the-art methodologies in the field. Cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. What we’re looking for:6+ years of industry experience in applied machine learning or closely related roles, particularly in developing large-scale machine learning for recommendation or ad systems.2+ years of experience in people management.

About the role

About Pinterest:

At Pinterest, we inspire millions worldwide to explore creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and curate lasting memories. Our mission is to empower everyone to create a life they love, starting with our talented team behind the product.

Join us to ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate unique experiences, and embrace the flexibility to excel in your career. Crafting a career you love? It’s possible here.

Pinterest is on the lookout for a dynamic Engineering Manager to spearhead our User Understanding team. This team is responsible for developing and maintaining the data and backend systems that facilitate user modeling, personalization, and recommendations, impacting hundreds of millions of users daily. You will establish a technical vision, empower a talented group of engineers, and collaborate closely with experts in Machine Learning, Product, and Data Science to enhance user experiences. We seek a leader with profound infrastructure expertise, a genuine passion for personalization and ML-driven experiences, and a proven track record of delivering large-scale ML-enabling platforms.

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a leading platform that connects millions of users with creative ideas and inspirations. We are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment where our employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of enhancing everyday lives through creativity.

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