Sr. Director, Data Science - Core Engineering

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

Role Summary:

As the Senior Director of Content Engineering, you will lead a high-performing team to drive strategic data science initiatives that bolster our revenue generation capabilities. Provide visionary leadership and manage talent, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. Spearhead advanced analytics and machine learning model development, and ensuring robust standards. Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams, leveraging domain expertise to refine Pinner strategies and align with overarching business objectives.

Key responsibilities include project oversight, prioritization of initiatives based on business impact, and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success. Your expertise in data science, coupled with strong leadership and strategic acumen, will be essential in guiding the organization towards achieving its revenue targets.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a high-performing team of 50+ to drive strategic data science initiatives that enhance our content acquisition, distribution, user growth & engagement, shopping and pinner safety

• Manage and Develop Talent:

• Hire and Grow Talent: Manage, hire, and develop data science managers and individual contributors (ICs), fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.

• Coach and Mentor: Provide coaching and mentorship to engineering managers and senior ICs to enhance their skills and advance their careers.

• Participate in Strategy and Design:

• Product Strategy: Actively participate in product strategy and design reviews, offering analytics insights to ensure feasibility and alignment with business objectives.

• Domain Expertise Application: Leverage domain knowledge in Consumer internet products, Social Networks, Shopping, or other e-Commerce products to inform product development and strategic decisions.

• Enhance Domain and Product Understanding:

• Liaise with Product Teams: Serve as a liaison between the organic and ads product experiences on platforms like Pinterest, ensuring cohesive user experiences across the board.

• Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to inform strategic decisions and maintain a cutting-edge engineering organization.

By performing these responsibilities, you will play a pivotal role in driving the technological and product success of the company, ensuring high-quality, innovative solutions that align with our business goals and user needs.

What we’re looking for:

• Leadership and Experience:

• Coaching and Development: Experience in coaching data science managers and senior ICs to improve their skills and career growth.

• Hybrid Team Management: Experience in managing hybrid teams is a plus.

• Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and predictive modeling techniques 

• Experience in designing and analyzing experiments using A/B testing frameworks to optimize revenue models.

• Domain Knowledge:

• Domain knowledge in Consumer internet products, Social Networks, Shopping, or other e-Commerce products

• Pinterest Familiarity: Familiarity with the Pinterest product to effectively liaise between the organic and ads Pinner experience.

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, 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.

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.

US based applicants only

$242,029—$498,321 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.