PhD University Grad Machine Learning Engineer (USA)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Apache Hadoop, Big Data Technology, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Java Programming, Machine learning techniques, MapReduce, MLflow, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Python Programming, PyTorch, SPARK Programming, TensorFlow

Job Description

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.

As a Machine Learning Engineer at Pinterest, you'll work on tackling new challenges in machine learning and artificial intelligence. We are building the world's first discovery engine, serving up millions of recommendations to an incredibly loyal user base. At the same time, our teams are building one of the fastest growing online ad platforms, and our success depends on mining rich user interest data that helps us connect users with highly relevant advertisers. In this role, you can join a team in any of the following areas: image recognition, user modeling, recommender systems, natural language processing, and big data analytics. As you kickstart your career at Pinterest, you’ll help us maneuver through crazy growth and insane scale while pinpointing tomorrow’s engineering challenges.

What you’ll do:

• Write clean, efficient, and sustainable code
• Break down complex problems and implement creative algorithms using state-of-the-art techniques
• Use machine learning, natural language processing, and graph analysis to solve modeling and ranking problems across discovery, ads and search
• Scope and independently solve moderately complex problems and takes ownership over project with minimal guidance

What we’re looking for:

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or another related field
• Experience working on production machine learning systems at scale, data mining, ads ranking, recommendations, and/or natural language processing
• Understanding of an object-oriented programming language (Java, C++, Python)
• Experience in MapReduce, Hadoop, and/or distributed systems
• Strong communicator and team player
• Mastery of at least one systems languages (Java, C++, Python) or one ML framework (Tensorflow, Pytorch, MLFlow)
• Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product
• Must graduate between December 2023 and September 2024

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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

$147,900—$194,600 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.