University Grad Machine Learning Engineer 2027 (Zurich)

Pinterest Engineering; Zürich; Presencial; CHF 111.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pinterest in Zurich seeks a Machine Learning Engineer intern to develop and improve ML systems powering product experiences and discovery. You will partner with engineering, product and design to build, evaluate and iterate on scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes NLP, ranking and data-driven modeling, with exposure to big data technologies and ML frameworks, contributing to reliable, high-impact systems while learning from a collaborative team.

Formación

• Master's in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field required.
• Machine Learning experience (ranking, computer vision, NLP, content recommendations, embedding, information retrieval etc)
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) and scalable realtime systems that process stream data
• Mastery of at least one systems languages (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
• Cross-functional collaborator and strong communicator
• Comfortable solving ambiguous problems and adapting to a dynamic environment
• Experience in research and in solving analytical problems

Responsabilidades

• Conduct applied machine learning research to address product and platform challenges at Pinterest.
• Collect, analyze and synthesize data to develop data-driven machine learning models.
• Write maintainable, efficient code and contribute to testing and code-review practices.
• Apply machine learning techniques, including natural language processing and graph-based approaches, to modeling and ranking challenges across discovery, ads and search.
• Design, build and test recommendation and engagement-prediction models that improve push, email and in-app notification experiences.
• Develop and iterate on large-scale applied machine learning systems, using evaluation results to improve model performance and reliability.
• Scope, implement and deliver solutions for moderately complex ML problems, escalating risks and tradeoffs as needed.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI concepts through research, coursework, projects or internships.
• Use AI to accelerate analysis and iteration while applying judgment and verification to ensure correctness and quality.

Conocimientos

Machine learning

NLP

Rankings

Information retrieval

Big data

Educación

Master's degree in CS/ML/Statistics

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLFlow

Hadoop/Spark

Descripción del empleo

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.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Pinterest, you’ll develop and improve machine learning systems that power product experiences and discovery. You’ll partner with engineering, product and design teams to build, evaluate and iterate on scalable solutions that help Pinners find relevant, inspiring content. In this role, you’ll grow your technical expertise while contributing to reliable, high-impact systems.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct applied machine learning research to address product and platform challenges at Pinterest.
• Collect, analyze and synthesize data to develop data-driven machine learning models.
• Write maintainable, efficient code and contribute to testing and code-review practices.
• Apply machine learning techniques, including natural language processing and graph-based approaches, to modeling and ranking challenges across discovery, ads and search.
• Design, build and test recommendation and engagement-prediction models that improve push, email and in-app notification experiences.
• Develop and iterate on large-scale applied machine learning systems, using evaluation results to improve model performance and reliability.
• Scope, implement and deliver solutions for moderately complex ML problems, escalating risks and tradeoffs as needed.
• Experience applying machine learning or AI concepts through research, coursework, projects or internships.
• Use AI to accelerate analysis and iteration while applying judgment and verification to ensure correctness and quality.

What we’re looking for:

• Master's in Computer Science, ML, NLP, Statistics, Information Sciences or related field required
• Machine Learning experience (ranking, computer vision, NLP, content recommendations, embedding, information retrieval etc)
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) and scalable realtime systems that process stream data
• Mastery of at least one systems languages (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
• Cross-functional collaborator and strong communicator
• Comfortable solving ambiguous problems and adapting to a dynamic environment
• Experience in research and in solving analytical problems

This job posting is for an open vacancy. Please note that the company utilizes artificial intelligence to screen applicants for the positions.

In-Office Requirement:

• This onsite internship will be based in our Zurich office requiring a few days in office. Our program will run in a full-time capacity during typical business hours between Monday-Friday.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 2-3 weekdays per week and therefore needs to be within a commutable distance of Zurich.

Relocation Statement:

• This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
• Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $133,600-153,600.

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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.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.