Principal Engineer, AI Platform
Core
Architecting the infrastructure for Generative AI and Recommender Systems across Pinterest's product suite, handling petabyte-scale data orchestration, model training, and high-performance inference.
Role type
Principal Engineer, AI Platform
Builds
End-to-end engines for model training, fine-tuning, and inference serving hundreds of millions of requests per second.
Domain
AI/ML Infrastructure, Distributed Systems, Generative AI, Recommender Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
AI/ML infrastructure design, distributed systems, C++ or Java or Rust, technical strategy, cross-organizational leadership
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None explicitly listed beyond languages
Responsibilities
Set technical vision and roadmap for the AI Platform; Drive cross-functional initiatives for Generative AI and Recommender Systems; Cultivate a collaborative culture and provide constructive feedback.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
