Director, Machine Learning Engineering - Content & User Understanding

Responsibilities Lead ML Strategy and Innovation for Foundational Content and User Understanding Lead Execution and Deployment Across Pinterest to Deliver Topline Impact Build and Scale a World-Class ML Organization Drive ML Influence Across Pinterest Requirements 12+ years of professional experience as a technical leader, including 5+ years in people leadership roles (managing managers and senior ICs). Technical degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Deep ML expertise: building and operating large-scale ML systems in recommendation, ads or search. Expertise in large scale deep learning, VLM and LLM approaches. Track record to set long term technical vision and lead teams to deliver top line business impacts. Seasoned People Leader: Proven success leading complex ML organizations, managing managers, and exceptional communication and influence skills to drive close collaboration with multiple partner teams. ATS Optimization Keywords Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility. This unique feature helps candidates tailor their applications more effectively — a feature exclusive to JobTailor job listings. Hard Skills machine learning large-scale ML systems deep learning VLM LLM recommendation systems ads systems search systems technical vision execution and deployment Soft Skills people leadership communication skills influence skills collaboration managing managers leading teams strategic thinking innovation problem-solving organizational skills Certifications & Qualifications technical degree #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor