Director, Engineering - Online Systems

About the role

Pinterest is a platform where millions of people discover creative ideas, dream about new possibilities, and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. As an engineering director, you'll be part of a team that builds, scales, and operates the foundational systems powering Pinterest. Your work will help millions of users and transform passion into growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Led a high-performing multi-team organization (50+) building Pinterest’s foundational online systems: storage, storage API, and analytics platforms.
• Create a culture of high quality and ownership; ensure systems are reliable, low-latency, and efficient as they scale globally.
• Lead and deliver a cross-functional strategic initiative to modernize Pinterest’s online systems tech stack by adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices.
• Define and drive the team vision and technical strategy for the next 3+ years, partnering closely with senior engineering leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Champion AI adoption to accelerate system development, enhance operations, and continuously improve outcomes for internal customers and business stakeholders.
• Support, coach, and develop managers and senior technical leaders across the organization, investing in their growth and success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Product, Design, Data Science, PMM) to align on priorities, manage dependencies, and transparently communicate progress and risks.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with deep technical expertise in distributed systems, storage, or caching architectures.
• 5+ years of experience leading or managing large, high-impact engineering organizations, including experience managing managers and setting direction at scale.
• Proven success driving the strategy, vision, and technical roadmap for foundational engineering teams supporting mission-critical use cases.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to accelerate development, enhance operations, and improve customer outcomes.
• Strong track record building and mentoring high-performing, diverse teams and creating a culture of inclusion and candid feedback.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity, make technical and organizational tradeoffs, and influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Relocation Statement: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
• In-Office Requirement Statement: This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: PA or SF offices.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Generous paid time off
• Employee resource groups

Pay

• $285,452—$499,541 USD

Schedule

• Full-time