Pinterest

Director, Engineering - Online Systems

Pinterest$285K — $499K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of industry experience in distributed systems, storage, or caching architectures.
  • 5+ years of experience managing large engineering organizations.
  • Proven track record in shaping strategy and technical roadmaps for foundational engineering teams.
  • Experience leveraging AI for development and operational enhancements.
  • Strong history of building and mentoring diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, able to influence stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-team organization to enhance Pinterest's foundational online systems.
  • Create a culture of reliability and efficiency in product delivery.
  • Drive a strategic initiative to modernize the tech stack with innovative technologies.
  • Define and implement the team's 3+ year vision and technical strategy.
  • Champion AI adoption for improvements in system development and operations.
  • Coach and develop managers and senior leaders within the organization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align on priorities and manage dependencies.

Benefits

  • Equity options available for the position.
  • Flexible work model with the possibility of in-office collaboration 1-2 times per quarter.
  • Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture.
Full Job Description
We9re looking for an engineering director for the online systems organization. This org has 50+ people spanning multiple sub-teams who build, scale, and operate the foundational systems powering Pinterest. These teams are responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance, and efficient storage, storage API, and analytics platforms at huge scale, supporting business-critical applications company-wide. This leader will define and drive the long-term vision, ensure technical excellence, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high accountability. What you9ll do: 30 Lead a high-performing multi-team organization (50+) building Pinterest9s foundational online systems: storage, storage API, and analytics platforms leveraged by the entire company. 30 Create a culture of high quality and ownership; ensure systems are reliable, low-latency, and efficient as they scale globally. 30 Lead and deliver a cross-functional strategic initiative to modernize Pinterest9s online systems tech stack by adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices. 30 Define and drive the team vision and technical strategy for the next 3+ years, partnering closely with senior engineering leadership and cross-functional partners. 30 Champion AI adoption to accelerate system development, enhance operations, and continuously improve outcomes for internal customers and business stakeholders. 30 Support, coach, and develop managers and senior technical leaders across the organization, investing in their growth and success. 30 Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, Design, Data Science, PMM) to align on priorities, manage dependencies, and transparently communicate progress and risks. What we9re looking for: 30 10+ years of relevant industry experience with deep technical expertise in distributed systems, storage, or caching architectures. 30 5+ years of experience leading or managing large, high-impact engineering organizations, including experience managing managers and setting direction at scale. 30 Proven success driving the strategy, vision, and technical roadmap for foundational engineering teams supporting mission-critical use cases. 30 Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to accelerate development, enhance operations, and improve customer outcomes. 30 Strong track record building and mentoring high-performing, diverse teams and creating a culture of inclusion and candid feedback. 30 Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, make technical and organizational tradeoffs, and influence stakeholders. 30 Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience. Relocation Statement: 30 This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. In-Office Requirement Statement: 30 We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. 30 This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: PA or SF offices. #LI-CL5 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 $285,452-$499,541 USD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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