[Remote] Principal Engineer, AI Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pinterest is a platform that inspires creativity and helps users plan meaningful experiences. As a Principal Engineer on the AI Platform team, you'll architect infrastructure for Generative AI and Recommender Systems, ensuring scalability and high performance for over 600 million monthly active users.ResponsibilitiesSet the technical vision and roadmap for the Pinterest AI Platform, aligning with business priorities and long-term company strategyDrive cross-functional strategic initiatives that advance our platform capabilities across: Generative AI: multimodal data management, post-training, evaluation, and batch/online inference. Recommender Systems: feature stores, training infra, and large-scale high performance inference. AI-powered tools that automate the user experience across our platforms, connecting every stage of the AI/ML lifecycle to enhance productivity and accelerate developmentCultivate a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member feels welcome and empowered, and provide candid, constructive feedback that accelerates individual and team growthSkillsDeep expertise in AI/ML infrastructure and distributed systems: Hands-on experience designing, building, and operating highly available, production-grade systems at large scale; strong technical judgment; and proficiency in at least one of C++, Java, or RustProven track record of company-wide impact: Experience leading cross-organizational initiatives, navigating ambiguity, defining technical strategy, influencing architecture decisions, and aligning cross-functional partners and executives around a shared directionStrong ownership and a high engineering bar: Sets and upholds high standards for engineering quality, integrity, and accountability, and takes end-to-end ownership of outcomesBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldBenefitsThe position is also eligible for equity.Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.Company OverviewPinterest's mission is to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.pinterestcareers.com/.