Engineering Manager II, ML Platform
Job Summary
Pinterest is seeking an engineering manager to lead the ML Automation & User Experience team, focusing on building tools that streamline the machine learning lifecycle. The role involves managing and mentoring a team, developing solutions to improve workflows, and collaborating closely with ML practitioners and product managers. Candidates should have extensive experience in ML engineering or platform development, strong collaboration skills, and a user-centric approach. The position emphasizes innovation, technical strategy, and a focus on practitioner effectiveness across the company.
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About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
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The ML Platform team provides foundational tools and infrastructure used by hundreds of ML engineers across Pinterest, including recommendations, ads, visual search, growth/notifications, trust and safety. We aim to ensure that ML systems are efficient, healthy (production-grade quality) and fast (for modelers to iterate upon).
Pinterest is seeking an engineering manager to lead our ML Automation & User Experience team. This team is transforming how machine learning gets done at Pinterest by removing friction, connecting every stage of the ML lifecycle, and building automated, intuitive tools that enable practitioners to focus on solving real problems. As the front door to our ML platform, you'll drive innovation that impacts all ML initiatives at Pinterest. We're looking for someone passionate about ML platforms who can build and mentor a team while delivering user-centric solutions that enhance practitioner effectiveness company-wide.
What you'll do:
- Manage and coach an engineering team building seamless, automated tools that connect every stage of the ML lifecycle
- Drive vision and innovation for ambitious projects such as:
- Our central portal that unifies all ML platform services and tools into a cohesive ecosystem
- Solutions for tracking, versioning, and governing ML models throughout their complete lifecycle
- A system enabling feature producers to easily iterate on features across multiple ranking surfaces like Homefeed, ads, and more
- Collaborate deeply with ML practitioners across Pinterest to identify pain points and co-create solutions that address real workflow challenges
- Partner closely with Product Management to align technical capabilities with user needs and business objectives
- Foster a culture of user research and continuous feedback loops to refine and improve platform experiences
- Develop clear and comprehensive technical strategies for platform components that balance innovation with practicality
- Influence decisions and identify the best path forward through vision, prioritization, and technical leadership
- Grow and build the team by identifying and recruiting talented engineers at all levels
What we're looking for:
- Five or more years of experience in ML engineering, platform development, or infrastructure roles
- Industry experience in leading teams dedicated to developing ML platforms, developer tools, or automation systems
- Exceptional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work across engineering teams and with product managers
- Deep empathy for ML practitioners and their workflow challenges, with experience translating user insights into technical solutions
- A thought leader focused on efficiency, user experience, and delivering on expectations
- Proven track record of improving ML workflows in a fast-moving environment
- Strong product sense and commitment to user experience design principles
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BS+ degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science OR equivalent experience
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
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