Sr. Data Scientist, Infrastructure

Segment (Twilio); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 139,764 - 287,749; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Data Scientist to join its Infrastructure Data Science team to make infrastructure measurable, intelligible, and actionable. You will partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve how we measure, understand, and optimize infrastructure.

The role focuses on building metrics, dashboards, and experiments that quantify the impact of infrastructure changes on reliability, performance, and business outcomes, while strengthening data quality and pipeline

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-graduate experience applying scientific methods to large-scale data.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong SQL and analytical programming skills.
• Experience with production-ready data pipelines or measurement systems.
• Ability to design experiments and interpret results rigorously.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to improve how Pinterest measures and optimizes its infrastructure.
• Define, measure, and improve the health, quality, and efficiency of Pinterest’s infrastructure systems.
• Build metrics, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that make complex technical systems more understandable and actionable.
• Strengthen data foundations by improving metric definitions, auditing data quality, and contributing to pipeline and measurement improvements.
• Design and analyze experiments, investigations, and deep dives to quantify the impact of infrastructure changes on user experience, reliability, and business outcomes.
• Translate ambiguous technical problems into clear analyses and actionable recommendations for engineering and platform partners.
• Support high-priority investigations and decision-making related to infrastructure performance, reliability, cost, and measurement quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve how Pinterest measures and optimizes infrastructure across domains such as performance, shopping infrastructure, governance, metrics quality, and site reliability.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Experiment design

Data pipelines

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related field

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to Pinterest to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities, and plan for memorable moments. Pinterest’s mission is to bring inspiration to people so they can create a life they love. We are looking for a Data Scientist to join our Infrastructure Data Science team and help make our platform’s infrastructure more measurable, intelligible, and actionable.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with engineering and cross‑functional teams to improve how Pinterest measures, understands, and optimizes its infrastructure.
• Define, measure, and improve the health, quality, and efficiency of Pinterest’s infrastructure systems.
• Build and refine metrics, dashboards, and analytical frameworks that make complex technical systems more understandable and actionable.
• Strengthen data foundations by improving metric definitions, auditing data quality, and contributing to pipeline and measurement improvements.
• Design and analyze experiments, investigations, and deep dives to quantify the impact of infrastructure changes on user experience, reliability, and business outcomes.
• Translate ambiguous technical problems into clear analyses and actionable recommendations for engineering and platform partners.
• Support high‑priority investigations and decision‑making related to infrastructure performance, reliability, cost, and measurement quality.
• Identify opportunities to improve how Pinterest measures and optimizes infrastructure across domains such as performance, shopping infrastructure, governance, metrics quality, and site reliability.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of combined post‑graduate academic and industry experience applying scientific methods to solve real‑world problems with large‑scale data.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Strong SQL and analytical programming skills.
• Experience partnering on or contributing to production‑ready data pipelines, measurement systems, or foundational data work that improves data quality and usability.
• Solid foundation in experimentation and measurement, with the ability to design analyses, interpret results rigorously, and partner effectively with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate ambiguous problems into clear analytical workstreams and actionable recommendations.
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings clearly to engineering, product, and platform stakeholders.
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize across both longer‑term projects and fast‑turn inbound requests, and drive work forward in a dynamic environment.
• Curiosity and a builder mindset, with excitement for improving messy systems and creating more scalable, trustworthy measurement foundations.

In‑Office Requirement

This role requires in‑office collaboration 1–2 times per quarter. Remote work is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary & Benefits

US based applicants only. Base salary range: $139,764 – $287,749 USD. The position is also eligible for equity. Additional benefits information can be found in the company benefits portal.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 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. Pinterest also offers medical or religious accommodations during the hiring process as required.