Technical Leader for Machine Learning Innovations - Remote

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional technical leader to help lead the Closeup Ranking and Blending team that spans across the Bay Area and Seattle, responsible for enhancing the user experience for over 530 million monthly active Pinterest users.

In Short

• Lead the Closeup ranking and blending stack for Pinterest users.
• Drive machine learning innovations across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance user experience.
• Develop a technical vision and strategy for the team.
• Provide visibility into the team’s global impact.
• Partner with stakeholders to expand impact across the company.
• Mentor and grow senior engineers.
• Build a culture of innovation and excellence.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in Machine Learning.
• 5+ years of delivering innovations from original research.
• 3+ years leading large-scale ML recommendation systems.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Skilled in defining and exploring open-ended problems.
• Experience in setting technical directions at team and organizational levels.
• Expertise in machine learning modeling and infrastructure.
• Adept in statistics and backend processing systems.
• Ability to drive the team roadmap end to end.
• A knack for product impact on users.

Benefits

• Equity eligibility.
• Flexible work model (PinFlex).
• Inclusive and inspiring workplace culture.