Building and maintaining large-scale, high-performance retrieval (search) platforms that power recommendations on Pinterest
Requirements
10+ years of relevant industry experience (4+ years in retrieval infrastructure)
Experience building large-scale, high-performance distributed systems supporting consumer applications, such as search, recommendations, or ads
Expertise in a compiled programming language, such as C++ (preferred), Java, or Rust
Responsibilities
Shape the technical strategy for retrieval platforms at Pinterest and guide the team to implement industry-leading advancements and address emerging product needs within Pinterest
Design and build large-scale, high-performance, reliable retrieval platforms, which index and serve 1B+ documents to 100M+ Pinners
Drive cross-team collaborations to innovate on the frontier of search and recommendations
Mentor senior engineers on the team and support them in honing their technical and leadership skills
Other
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience working as a technical lead, leading efforts across teams and organizations
In-office collaboration 1-2 times per half and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: San Francisco, Palo Alto or Seattle
US based applicants only
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
