Director of Engineering, Core & Ads Serving Platform @Pinterest

Overview

The role of Director of Engineering is available at Pinterest, focusing on the strategic vision and execution for the Core and Ads Serving Platform, which supports high-scale, low-latency delivery of content and ads.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the long-term technical and operational vision for the Core and Ads Serving Platform, aligning infrastructure investments with business strategy.
• Lead a high-performing organization of engineers and managers, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Partner with senior leaders in Product, ML, and Infra to define priorities and ensure systems support strategic goals.
• Drive initiatives to modernize the serving stack, improving reliability, latency, and cost-efficiency.
• Establish metrics for platform success and hold the organization accountable for delivering on these targets.
• Utilize AI to enhance platform analysis and system debugging for better decision-making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing large engineering organizations.
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Extensive experience with large-scale serving infrastructure and distributed systems.
• Ability to translate business goals into technical roadmaps.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a focus on inclusivity.
• Experience using AI/LLM-powered tools to enhance engineering velocity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Base salary range: $285,452 — $449,541 USD, eligible for equity.

Location

This position requires in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and is open to candidates who are within a commutable distance from Palo Alto, CA, or San Francisco, CA, US. Remote work is also permissible.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly through the provided application link.