Manager II, Machine Learning - Search Retrieval

Pinterest, a leading platform in digital inspiration and discovery, is seeking a Manager II for their Machine Learning Search Retrieval team. This role is at the heart of Pinterest's discovery experience, focusing on making searches fast, personalized, and relevant for billions of monthly searches. The position offers a unique opportunity to lead a critical component of Pinterest's search infrastructure that serves over 500M active users.

The role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring expertise in large-scale systems and applied machine learning. You'll be responsible for driving cross-team engineering efforts, building state-of-the-art ML models, and managing a team of talented Machine Learning engineers. The position involves working with various teams including Search Product, Infrastructure, research, and content signals teams.

As a leader, you'll be responsible for the search retrieval area, encompassing indexing, retrieval, and early-stage ranking models. You'll need to deeply understand Pinterest's search product and drive the team's vision while ensuring alignment with company goals. The role requires both technical expertise and strong leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring and growing team members.

Pinterest offers a progressive work model called PinFlex, providing flexibility in living and working arrangements. The compensation is competitive, ranging from $176,924 to $364,254 USD, plus equity opportunities. The company is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace, making employment decisions based on merit and considering qualified applicants regardless of background.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader who wants to make a significant impact on a platform used by millions of people daily. The role combines the challenges of managing complex technical systems with the rewards of leading and developing a team of skilled professionals.