Director, Engineering - Online Systems

Pinterest

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $285,452 - $499,541 usd; bonus/equity: eligi...
On-site
10+ years distributed systems experience
5+ years leading large engineering orgs
Deep expertise in storage architectures
This role leads a high-performing multi-team organization of 50+ people building Pinterest's foundational online systems

Job Summary

  • This role leads a high-performing multi-team organization of 50+ people building Pinterest's foundational online systems.
  • The successful candidate will define the long-term technical strategy for storage, storage API, and analytics platforms supporting business-critical applications.
  • Pinterest values innovation and flexibility, offering a culture where AI is a powerful partner that augments creativity and amplifies impact.

Matching Summary

This role leads a high-performing multi-team organization of 50+ people building Pinterest's foundational online systems.

Salary

Base: $285,452 - $499,541 USD; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years distributed systems experience
  • 5+ years leading large engineering orgs
  • Deep expertise in storage architectures
  • Proven track record with mission-critical systems
  • Experience leveraging AI for development acceleration

Nice-to-have

  • Culture of inclusion and candid feedback
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity effectively
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Strategic vision for 3+ year technical roadmap
  • Championing AI adoption in operations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 10+ years relevant industry experience
  • 5+ years managing managers and setting direction at scale
  • Demonstrated success driving strategy for foundational teams

Work Rights

Not specified

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