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