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Machine Learning Engineer II, Responsible AI

Pinterest
Location
San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US
Posted
24 days ago
Department
ATG
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Extensive, real-world experience applying advanced ML methods to production systems with a focus on responsible technology
  • Deep familiarity with cutting-edge ML architectures (e.g., transformer-based models, 2-tower architectures, LLMs)
  • Proven ability to measure, deploy, and refine fairness interventions and Responsible AI solutions at scale
  • 2+ years working experience in engineering teams that build large-scale ML-driven user-facing products
  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science or related fields
Nice to have
  • Publications at top ML conferences
  • Experience using Cursor, Copilot, Codex, or similar AI coding assistants
  • Familiarity with LLM-powered productivity tools for documentation search and engineering workflow acceleration
  • Expertise in scalable real-time systems that process stream data
  • Passion for applied research and the Pinterest product
What the job really is

As a Machine Learning Engineer II on the Responsible AI team at Pinterest, you will execute projects aimed at identifying and mitigating bias in machine learning applications, particularly in generative AI. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to implement Responsible AI practices and mentor junior engineers. Your work will involve defining technical strategies and ensuring that AI technologies align with fairness and ethical standards, ultimately impacting user experience and business metrics.

Things to weigh
  • No relocation assistance offered
  • Salary range provided is broad, indicating potential variability based on experience and location
  • Position is remote but requires US-based applicants only
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