Staff Technical Program Manager, Data Science

Pinterest; United States; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Technical Program Manager for Measurement to shape how we quantify and optimize our AI-driven platform. You will lead a portfolio spanning experimentation, ML systems, GenAI, and data infrastructure, driving cost-efficient, scalable measurement across teams.

The role emphasizes transforming ambiguity into concrete plans, aligning stakeholders, and delivering high-impact results for Pinterest at scale.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a technical program manager.
• Experience leading multi-team initiatives from the ground up.
• Strong instincts for experimentation platforms, ML systems, LLM infra, or data platforms.
• A sharp sense for prioritization across competing initiatives with incomplete information.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape measurement program spanning experimentation, ML, LLM infrastructure, and data infrastructure.
• Drive experimentation roadmap to accelerate testing, learning, and shipping at scale.
• Own cost optimization and evaluation for ML systems and GenAI, building scalable tooling.
• Own cost attribution and usage understanding across shared infrastructure for clear investment signals.
• Build repeatable prioritization frameworks for a fast-changing portfolio and align leadership on status and risk.
• Mentor others and raise the standard for measurement program management at Pinterest.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

Cross-team leadership

Prioritization

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Presto

ML infrastructure

Experimentation platforms

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.

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.

The Platforms TPM organization partners with Experimentation, ML, LLM/GenAI, and Data Infrastructure teams to shape how Pinterest measures everything that matters - from product experiments to AI systems to the platforms everyone builds on.

What you'll do:

• As a Staff Technical Program Manager for Measurement, you'll have the rare opportunity to shape how a company the size of Pinterest measures itself - turning a portfolio spanning experimentation, machine learning, generative AI, and data infrastructure into one coherent, high-impact program.
• Drive Pinterest's experimentation roadmap - accelerating how confidently and quickly teams can test, learn, and ship new ideas at scale.
• Own the program driving cost and compute efficiency across our ML systems, and help scale data science workflows into production-grade tooling.
• Lead cost optimization and evaluation for our LLM and GenAI systems - building the measurement backbone that keeps them fast, affordable, and trustworthy.
• Own Presto query optimization and support for our analytics agent, keeping the data infrastructure that powers company-wide decisions fast and reliable.
• Own measurement of GenAI-driven productivity and evaluation frameworks for coding models - helping quantify the impact of AI on how we build.
• Own cost attribution and usage understanding across shared infrastructure, bringing clarity to how the company invests in its platforms.
• Own measurement and understanding of Shopping infrastructure, helping the team see clearly where to invest next.
• Build repeatable prioritization frameworks that let the team move fast and confidently across a wide, fast-changing portfolio.
• Build transparent communication channels that keep leadership and partner teams aligned on status, risk, and impact.
• Mentor others and help set the standard for what great measurement program management looks like at Pinterest.

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience as a technical program manager, ideally driving broad, high-visibility portfolios.
• A track record of building order out of ambiguity - leading complex, multi-team initiatives from the ground up.
• Strong instincts for, or hunger to quickly learn, experimentation platforms, ML systems, LLM infrastructure, or data platforms.
• A sharp sense for prioritization - comfortable making confident calls across competing initiatives with incomplete information.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a bias toward pragmatic, creative solutions.
• A track record of earning trust with executive leadership and representing your program's interests at the highest levels.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills - you know how to bring people along.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion, sound judgment under pressure, and courageous, resilient leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

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/quarter 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.

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

$145,747—$300,067 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 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.