Director, Engineering - Online Systems

We're looking for an engineering director to lead our online systems organization. This team builds, scales, and operates the foundational systems powering Pinterest, including storage, storage API, and analytics platforms. As a director, you will define and drive the long-term vision, ensure technical excellence, and foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high accountability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a high-performing multi-team organization building Pinterest's foundational online systems
• Creating a culture of high quality and ownership; ensuring systems are reliable, low-latency, and efficient as they scale globally
• Leading and delivering a cross-functional strategic initiative to modernize Pinterest's online systems tech stack by adopting cutting-edge technologies and practices
• Defining and driving the team vision and technical strategy for the next 3+ years, partnering closely with senior engineering leadership and cross-functional partners
• Championing AI adoption to accelerate system development, enhance operations, and continuously improve outcomes for internal customers and business stakeholders
• Supporting, coaching, and developing managers and senior technical leaders across the organization, investing in their growth and success

Requirements include:

• 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

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. The ideal candidate will be able to work in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and be located in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: PA or SF offices.