Sr. Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Ads Quality

Pinterest; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 439,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned leader to drive innovation in machine learning technology for ads conversion modeling. This role involves developing state-of-the-art models, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with product teams to enhance user engagement. With a focus on user interests and data-driven insights, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advertising on a platform that inspires millions. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact growth and creativity, all while enjoying a flexible work environment that values collaboration and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building production machine learning systems.
• Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of machine learning projects for ads conversion modeling.
• Design features to improve user ads action prediction.

Skills

Machine Learning

Data Mining

Statistical Methods

Natural Language Processing

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Science

Degree in Statistics

Job description

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 theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

Within the Ads Ranking team, we try to connect the dots between the aspirations of Pinners and the products offered by our partners. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a vision for the evolution of the machine learning technology stack for the conversion modeling team. You will work on tackling new challenges such as user sequence modeling, embedding features, model quantization, utility alignment, RoAS optimization and many more to advance the ML models that power the heavy ranker stage and delivery that bring together pinners and partners in this unique marketplace.

What you'll do:

• Lead the tech direction and responsible for the development of state-of-the-art applied machine learning projects for the ads conversion modeling team


• Coach and mentor engineers for the conversion modeling team


• Design features and build large-scale machine learning models to improve user ads action prediction with low latency


• Develop new techniques for inferring user interests from online activity


• Mine text, visual, user signals to better understand user intention


• Work with product and sales teams to design and implement new ad products

What we're looking for:

• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related field


• 6+ years of industry experience building production machine learning systems at scale, data mining, search, recommendations, and/or natural language processing


• 2+ years of experience leading projects/teams


• Strong mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods


• Cross-functional collaborator and strong communicator


• Background in computational advertising is preferred, but not required

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.


• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/month and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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

$250,545—$438,454 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 completethis formfor support.