Director, Engineering Online Systems

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Were 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 youll do:

• Lead a high-performing multi-team organization (50) building Pinterests 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 Pinterests 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 were 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.
• Bachelors 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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