Pinterest

Manager II, Config Deployments

Pinterest$177K — $364K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in infrastructure
  • 1+ years of engineering management experience
  • Experience leading teams to enhance developer experience through infrastructure
  • Proven ability to critically assess and verify AI-assisted outputs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coach a team focused on high-scale configuration distribution
  • Align strategy with stakeholders and create a roadmap for infrastructure needs
  • Drive execution autonomously and enable team leaders
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture
  • Support team growth through mentorship and development
  • Implement best practices in CI/CD and configuration management
  • Leverage AI to enhance planning, exploration, and automate management tasks

Benefits

  • Flexible work policy with in-office work required only 1-2 times per quarter
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Access to a collaborative and inclusive company culture
  • Eligibility for equity participation
  • Access to resources that promote work-life balance
Full Job Description
Pinterest is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead our Config Deployments team. The team provides infrastructure platforms for feature flags, configuration management and delivery. You will set the direction, drive results for the team to help us build resilient infrastructure platforms for servicing engineers and our flagship product. We are looking for someone passionate about distributed systems and configuration management who enjoys working with talented engineers. This individual will help build, nurture and empower the team to support continued growth in their careers. Ideal candidates will have experience on teams responsible for high-scale distribution platforms which balance safety, velocity and developer experience. What you'll do: • Manage and coach an engineering team building high-scale configuration distribution and service coordination systems • Align strategy across stakeholders and translate customer needs into a realistic roadmap for mission-critical infrastructure • Drive efficient execution, mitigate risks autonomously, and empower direct reports to lead • Foster an inclusive and collaborative team environment • Support thoughtful team growth • Drive best practices in CI/CD, feature flags, and configuration management • Use AI to accelerate planning, technical exploration, and decision-making across the team drafting strategy docs, comparing architectural approaches, and synthesizing research faster while applying judgment and verification to ensure correctness and quality. • Use AI to automate repeatable management tasks like status reporting, document synthesis, and review workflows, freeing the team to focus on higher-leverage work. What we're looking for: • 7+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in infrastructure • 1+ years of engineering management experience • Experience leading teams focused on improving developer experience through infrastructure • A thoughtful leader who values efficiency and consistently delivers on expectations • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience • Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in day-to-day work for relevant outputs. • Strong track record of critically evaluating and verifying AI-assisted work through testing, review, or other quality controls. In-Office Requirement Statement: • We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. Relocation Statement: • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. #LI-REMOTE #LI-JT1 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 $177,185-$364,795 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.
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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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