Manager II – Machine Learning Engineering – Search Ranking & Blending

Manager II – Machine Learning Engineering – Search Ranking & Blending

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing large-scale production systems, such as search, recommendation, or advertising platforms, utilizing advanced machine learning and big data technologies.
• Strong background in applied machine learning; familiarity with recommendation systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to define and drive the strategic roadmap for scalable, production-quality systems from concept to execution.
• Strong focus on product impact and user experience within a consumer-focused environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a high-performing machine learning engineering team of 8+ members.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of delivering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the search ranking and blending area, a significant component of the search product at Pinterest.
• Deeply understand the Pinterest search product and drive the vision for the search ranking and blending team, ensuring the team’s work directly contributes to the company’s goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of Machine Learning engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow their careers.
• Collaborate closely with other engineering teams at Pinterest to enhance the search experience for users, including Search Product, Infrastructure, research, and content signals.
• Provide visibility to senior leadership regarding the team’s impact.
• Partner with stakeholders across the company, including product management, data scientists, and design, to expand impact.
• Build a culture of excellence and expertise within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with recommendation systems is highly desirable.