Director, Engineering - Online Systems

We’re looking for an engineering director for the online systems organization. This org has 50+ people spanning multiple sub-teams who build, scale, and operate the foundational systems powering Pinterest. These teams are responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance, and efficient storage, storage API, and analytics platforms at huge scale, supporting business-critical applications company-wide. This leader will define and drive the long-term vision, ensure technical excellence, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high accountability.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a high-performing multi-team organization (50+) building Pinterest’s foundational online systems: storage, storage API, and analytics platforms leveraged by the entire company.
• 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.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• 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.
  
  

Relocation Statement: 

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  
  

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
• 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.

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