Senior Manager Data Science Science And Machine Learning at Pinterest

About Pinterest:
Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.
Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 
We’re looking for a Senior Data Science Manager that will help in changing the way ads have been delivered over the last 20 years, breaking models, assumptions and thinking innovatively about protecting Pinner experience while generating revenue. The team is responsible for supporting all the surfaces in the Pinterest app – Home Feed, Search, Related Pins, Shopping Surfaces, Idea Streams etc. Each of them brings its own complexity and challenges which will provide exposure to a wide variety of data science problems to solve. This person would work with world class data science and ML talent in building the next generation advertising products and become a leader of leaders, developing a best in-class team of technical data scientists.
What will this person do?
Build, inspire and grow a high performance, responsive team of data scientists and analysts that are able to not only keep up with but also pioneer in this space Working with product and engineering partners help identify and answer important “why” questions. Lead the team to structure ambiguous business challenges into actionable plans. Ensure that your team is producing consistently trustworthy and high-quality technical outputs that influence the business. Help improve the measurements, metrics and decision making framework for improvements to our ads quality stack. Communicate complex analytical findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner. Continuously research and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in data science, causal inference, and advertising technology to drive innovation within the Ads Team. Be a champion for building a highly talented and diverse team with an inclusive culture.
What we’re looking for:
MS or PhD in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Statistics, etc. Data Scientist, ML engineer or SWE in Digital Ads  6+ years of experience as a data scientist, algorithmic engineering, or machine learning 3+ years of experience in managing and mentoring data science, data engineering, and analytics teams in a technology company Experience with related technical areas:  Statistical software (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB) and database languages (e.g. SQL) Data science models (Regression, Decision Trees, K-Means, etc.) Experience with large data sets and analytical tools, e.g. Hive, Spark  Demonstrated skills in selecting the right statistical tools given a data analysis problem. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Experience with hypothesis driven product development. 
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
#LI-REMOTE
#LI-NM4
At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only
$207,500—$311,200 USD
Our Commitment to Diversity:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify accessibility@pinterest.com for support.