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Sr. Director, Engineering - TwoTwenty (Innovation Lab)

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Location
San Francisco, CA, US; Palo Alto, CA, US; Seattle, WA, US
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Two Twenty
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven track record leading engineering orgs that shipped consumer-facing AI/ML products at scale
  • Deep technical fluency in at least one of: LLM/generative AI systems, mobile product engineering, or AI-driven experiences
  • Experience operating in high-ambiguity, greenfield environments
  • Demonstrated ability to align design, product, and engineering around a shared vision
  • Experience scaling a team while protecting speed
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Nice to have
  • Relevant domain experience within visual discovery, search, recommendation systems, and/or taste graphs
  • Hands-on experience with agentic AI architectures
  • Prior experience in a startup environment
What the job really is

The Sr. Director of Engineering at Pinterest's innovation lab, TwoTwenty, will lead a team focused on developing visual-first AI products. This role involves driving the technical strategy for AI product portfolios, balancing short-term delivery with long-term innovation, and ensuring cohesive collaboration across various engineering and product teams. The director will also be responsible for scaling the team while maintaining a fast-paced, innovative culture.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $329,585 — $576,774 USD
  • Eligible for equity
Things to weigh
  • In-office requirement of 1-2 times per month
  • No relocation assistance offered
  • Salary range provided but final salary depends on various factors
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