Director, Engineering - Online Systems

Pinterest is seeking a Director of Engineering for the Online Systems organization (50+ people across multiple sub-teams) who build, scale, and operate the foundational systems powering Pinterest — responsible for delivering reliable, high-performance, and efficient storage, storage API, and analytics platforms at huge scale, supporting business-critical applications company-wide. The role requires being in commutable distance of the San Francisco or Palo Alto, CA offices (1–2 times per quarter in-person). Salary: $285,452–$499,541 USD. Posted 2026-05-18.

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience with deep technical expertise in distributed systems, storage, or caching architectures. • 5+ years of experience leading or managing large, high-impact engineering organizations, including experience managing managers and setting direction at scale. • Proven success driving the strategy, vision, and technical roadmap for foundational engineering teams supporting mission-critical use cases. • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to accelerate development, enhance operations, and improve customer outcomes. • Strong track record building and mentoring high-performing, diverse teams and creating a culture of inclusion and candid feedback. • Exceptional collaboration and communication skills with ability to navigate ambiguity and influence stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.