VP, Ads Quality Engineering

Pinterest • Los Angeles, WA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Millions of people around the world come to Pinterest to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities, and plan for memories. Pinterest's mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, starting with the people behind the product. The company encourages a career where innovation is ignited for millions, passion transforms into growth opportunities, unique experiences are celebrated, and flexibility is embraced to do one's best work. AI is a powerful partner at Pinterest, augmenting creativity and amplifying impact, and candidates are sought who are excited to be part of this. The interview process explores foundational skills and collaboration with AI, emphasizing the ability to explain one's approach and thinking. As the Vice President, Ads Quality Engineering, this role involves spearheading the AIML engineering division to leverage data, machine learning innovations, and AI to enhance Pinterest's ads delivery funnel. The position requires robust analytical skills, a deep understanding of machine learning, generative AI, online auction dynamics, and experience leading substantial engineering teams. The VP will push the boundaries of current AIML applications, multi-party marketplace behavior, and auction theory to maximize Pinterest's monetization opportunities. This pivotal role offers autonomy to collaborate extensively across the organization, aligning interests and strategies among pinners, content creators, and advertisers, and will be instrumental in shaping advanced ML solutions that define industry standards and drive substantial business impact.

Requirements

• An MSc or PhD degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience, demonstrating a depth of technical proficiency and leadership.
• At least 10 years of experience in managerial roles, with a proven track record of effective team leadership and development.
• Exceptional cross-functional (XFN) collaboration skills and a strong capability in communication, crucial for liaising seamlessly across departments.
• A natural bridge-builder, skilled in fostering alignment and driving strategic initiatives within the engineering and product organization at Pinterest.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying large-scale machine learning systems, with a preference for those possessing specific expertise in the Advertising domain.
• Strong analytical abilities, underpinned by a solid foundation in mathematical and statistical models, enabling sophisticated problem-solving and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a globally distributed team of 200+ AI/ML engineers tasked with harnessing data-driven insights and developing solutions to bolster Pinterest’s monetization efforts.
• Provide both technical and organizational leadership to scale the team in response to evolving business demands.
• Manage and develop senior leadership within the team, including managers of managers and principal AI/ML experts, ensuring growth and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Partner closely with engineering and product leadership to shape and drive the execution of Pinterest's monetization strategy.
• Foster strong cross-functional (XFN) collaborations across multiple departments, including Sales, Business Operations, Data Engineering, and Core Services, to ensure cohesive efforts and optimal outcomes in monetization strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees