Pinterest · 2 weeks ago
Machine Learning Engineer / Economist, Ads Marketplace
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$190K/yr - $332K/yrPinterest is a platform that inspires creativity and helps users plan for lasting memories. They are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer/Economist to improve the efficiency of the Pinterest Marketplace by building statistical models, optimizing marketplace parameters, and driving collaboration across teams.
InternetSocial BookmarkingSocial MediaSocial NetworkSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Build statistical models and production systems to improve marketplace design and operations for Pinners, Partners, and Pinterest
Tune marketplace parameters (e.g., utility function), optimize ad diversity and load, implement auctions, and model long-term effects to reduce ad fatigue and improve advertiser outcomes
Define and implement experiments to understand long term Marketplace effects
Develop strategies to balance long and short term business objectives
Drive multi-functional collaboration with peers and partners across the company to improve knowledge of marketplace design and operations
Application areas: marketplace performance analysis, advertiser churn/retention modeling, promotional bandwidth allocation, ranking/pricing/mechanism design, bidding/budgeting innovation, and anticipating second-order effects for new ad offerings
Qualification
Required
Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Economics, Operations Research, Statistics or a related field
Industry experience in applying economics or machine learning to real products (e.g., ads auctions, pricing, marketplaces, or large‑scale recommendation/search systems)
Knowledge in auction theory, market design, and econometrics with excellent data analysis skills
Strong software engineering and mathematical skills and proficient with statistical methods
Experience with online experimentation and causal inference (A/B testing, long‑running experiments, or similar) in large‑scale systems
Practical understanding of machine learning algorithms and techniques
Impact‑driven, highly collaborative, and an effective communicator
Preferred
Prior ads or two‑sided marketplace experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Eligible for equity
Company
Pinterest is a visual bookmarking tool for saving and discovering creative ideas.
Founded in 2010
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Brandtech VenturesSV Angel
2022-07-14Post Ipo Equity
2020-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2019-04-18IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Ready
Chief Executive Officer
Julia Brau Donnelly
Chief Financial Officer
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