Lead, Scalable AI Platform — Principal Engineer

Pinterest, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 243,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a leader to set the technical vision for its AI Platform in the United States. You will drive cross-functional initiatives across generative AI, recommender systems, and automation of user experiences, while guiding architecture decisions and engineering standards.

Ideal candidates bring deep AI/ML infra expertise, ownership mindset, and a track record of influencing senior partners. This role emphasizes collaboration and high engineering discipline with equity eligibility.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in AI/ML infrastructure and distributed systems: hands-on experience designing, building, and operating highly available, production-grade systems at large scale.
• Strong technical judgment and proficiency in at least one of C++, Java, or Rust.
• Proven track record leading cross-organizational initiatives and defining technical strategy.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Set the technical vision and roadmap for the Pinterest AI Platform, aligned with priorities.
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives across generative AI, recommender systems, and AI-powered tools.
• Cultivate an inclusive culture and provide candid feedback to accelerate growth.

Skills

C++

Java

Rust

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Pinterest is seeking a leader to set the technical vision for its AI Platform in the United States. You will drive cross-functional initiatives across generative AI, recommender systems, and automation of user experiences, while guiding architecture decisions and engineering standards.

Ideal candidates bring deep AI/ML infra expertise, ownership mindset, and a track record of influencing senior partners. This role emphasizes collaboration and high engineering discipline with equity eligibility.