Pinterest · 2 weeks ago
Principal Engineer, Ads Measurement
Pinterest is a platform where millions find creative ideas and plan memories. They are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead the technical strategy for ad products, overseeing a team of approximately 200 engineers while also contributing hands-on to deliverables.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor engineering teams, inspiring innovation and excellence, while fostering future technical leaders within the organization
Architect and implement cutting-edge strategies to refine advertiser experiences and launch user-centric products
Guide and evaluate complex technical plans, ensuring they align with Pinterest’s strategic objectives and elevate operational efficiency
Proactively manage project milestones, anticipate risks, and adapt strategies to ensure timely, successful delivery
Oversee projects that improve developer efficiency, service reliability, and engineering quality, promoting best practices in software architecture
Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals, and drive consensus on strategic initiatives
Lead development initiatives that leverage new generative AI models and strategies to enhance product offerings, ensuring alignment with business goals
Champion best practices and drive architectural improvements that enhance system performance and extensibility
Qualification
Required
Masters or Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in computer science or a closely related discipline
10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
5+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering
Robust comprehension of advertising technology
Demonstrated ability to lead significant technical initiatives across organizations, with an emphasis on scalability, quality, and maintainability
Recognized as a thought leader, driving strategic outcomes while promoting a culture of accountability and diversity
Proven experience shipping products which leverage generative ai technologies
Fundamental understanding of machine learning systems and the capacity to guide decisions regarding build, leverage, or acquisition
Company
Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool for saving and discovering creative ideas.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Brandtech VenturesSV Angel
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2019-04-18IPO
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