Manager II, Config Deployments

About Pinterest:Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.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 systemsAlign strategy across stakeholders and translate customer needs into a realistic roadmap for mission-critical infrastructureDrive efficient execution, mitigate risks autonomously, and empower direct reports to leadFoster an inclusive and collaborative team environmentSupport thoughtful team growthDrive best practices in CI/CD, feature flags, and configuration managementUse 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 infrastructure1+ years of engineering management experienceExperience leading teams focused on improving developer experience through infrastructureA thoughtful leader who values efficiency and consistently delivers on expectationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsBachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent practical experienceDemonstrated 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-JT1At 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 USDOur Commitment to Inclusion:Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.