Pinterest · 2 days ago
Manager II, Machine Learning Engineering, Ads Identity Modeling
Pinterest is a platform that inspires creativity and helps users plan memorable experiences. They are seeking a Manager II for Machine Learning Engineering to lead identity and conversion modeling efforts, focusing on improving ad performance through advanced machine learning techniques.
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Responsibilities
Lead the roadmap and technical direction for User Match Prediction (UMP)—from features and training data to model deployment—to increase match rate/quality and strengthen downstream attribution and optimization
Define and productionize a model to generate a user match confidence score, and use it to optimize label weighting and feature construction in conversion models (e.g., oCPM/ROAS)
Develop and ship models that increase incremental conversions, partnering with Data Science and Product to set success criteria and measurement plans
Partner with Ads Measurement, Ads Signals, Ranking, and ML Infra to translate identity improvements into reliable online impact and strong operational readiness
Guide model architecture evolution (e.g., feature interactions, multi‑task learning, serving freshness) and iterate on UMP initiatives that expand coverage and resilience (CAPI, WAU attribution, IP‑loss mitigation)
Contribute to the longer‑term Identity Graph (IDG) collaboration (multi‑hop identifiers, candidate generation and ranking) to improve identity resolution and downstream utility
Hire, mentor and grow ML engineers in ads quality and partner teams and help to uplevel ML talent across the company
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics or related field
6+ years of industry experience with related background in Ads conversion modeling/products or Ads measurement modeling/science
2+ years of experience as TLM or EM managing an engineering or applied science team
Strong software engineering and mathematical skills with knowledge of machine learning
Benefits
Equity
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
2022-07-14Post Ipo Equity
2020-01-01Post Ipo Equity
2019-04-18IPO
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