Head of Online Systems Engineering: Scalable AI-Driven Platforms

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 285,452 - 499,541; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking an Engineering Director for the online systems organization based in San Francisco. This role leads over 50 team members responsible for building and operating the foundational systems that support critical applications across the company.

Key responsibilities include driving a long-term vision, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in distributed systems and a proven track record in leading large engineering teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with deep technical expertise.
• 5+ years leading or managing large engineering organizations.
• Proven success driving strategy and vision for engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-team organization (50+) for foundational online systems.
• Create culture of high quality and ownership for systems.
• Drive the team vision and technical strategy for next 3+ years.

Skills

Technical expertise in distributed systems

Leadership in high-impact engineering organizations

Experience leveraging AI for development

Collaboration and communication skills

Building and mentoring diverse teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Pinterest is seeking an Engineering Director for the online systems organization based in San Francisco. This role leads over 50 team members responsible for building and operating the foundational systems that support critical applications across the company.

Key responsibilities include driving a long-term vision, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in distributed systems and a proven track record in leading large engineering teams.