Sr. Staff ML Engineer building backend systems, statistical models, and experiments to optimize Pinterest's ads marketplace and balance long/short-term objectives. Requires MS/PhD (or equiv), 7+ years experience, strong software engineering and math skills.
228k – 469k
Hybrid7+ YOEML Engineering
About the role
What you’ll do
Build and improve backend systems and statistical models that underlay the marketplace to maximize value for Pinners, Partners and Pinterest.
Define and implement experiments to understand long term Marketplace effects.
Develop strategies to balance long and short term business objectives.
Drive multi-functional collaboration with peers and partners across the company to improve knowledge of marketplace design and operations.
What we’re looking for
MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, related field, or equivalent experience.
7+ years of industry experience.
Strong software engineering and mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods.
Hands-on experience with large-scale online e-commerce systems is a plus.
Background in computational advertising is preferred, but not required.
Skills
Machine LearningBackend SystemsStatistical ModelsExperimentationStatistical MethodsSoftware EngineeringComputational AdvertisingE-Commerce Systems
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