Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization
Pinterest · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $287,749 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Drive AI/ML personalization for Pinterest.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Data Science, Design.
- Define vision, strategy, and requirements.
- Launch impactful products on key surfaces.
- Requires AI/ML product experience.
About the role
About Pinterest
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
Pinterest is where people come for inspiration, not distraction – an active intent platform uniquely positioned at the intersection of search, social, and commerce. Our commitment to personalized discovery and actionable curation helps hundreds of millions around the globe turn inspiration into reality. Here, Personalization is essential to who we are and what we do.
We’re looking for a passionate and strategic AI/ML Product Manager to drive the future of personalized experiences on Pinterest. As part of our Personalization team, you’ll work across Engineering, Data Science, and Design to deliver industry-leading AI and ML solutions—helping users easily discover inspiration, curate what they love, and shop for what brings their ideas to life. You’ll ship impactful products on high-traffic Pinterest surfaces, including Home, Search, and Related Pins, and play a key role in Pinterest’s top strategic theme for the years ahead.
What You’ll Do
- Define, design, and launch thoughtful AI/ML-powered experiences that help users discover, curate, and shop ideas tailored to their unique taste.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Design, and Data Science to craft seamless and delightful experiences at the intersection of user experience, ML, and AI.
- Set product vision, influence strategy, write requirements, develop hypotheses, and establish success metrics for critical personalization initiatives.
- Identify and prioritize new opportunities to advance the relevance, impact, and sophistication of personalization across Pinterest’s Curation portfolio.
- Autonomously navigate and resolve complex, ambiguous product challenges—and influence product strategy across multiple teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Track record in AI/ML products: Experience building and launching personalized experiences, ideally at scale, for consumer products (e-commerce a plus).
- Technical fluency: Strong understanding of AI/ML product development; ability to credibly partner with engineers and data scientists across the stack.
- Sharp communication: Comfortable presenting to executives and cross-functional audiences; excels at simplifying complex technical and product concepts.
- Strategic and customer-centric: Deep empathy for user needs, with an ability to turn rich data and insights into new opportunities and delightful features.
- Collaborative influencer: Ability to build trusted relationships with a variety of internal partners (including Advanced Technology, Growth, Trust & Safety, Monetization, and more) and align them to shared goals.
- Ownership mindset: Skilled at defining what success looks like, rallying teams, and guiding projects from ideation to successful launch.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
Relocation Statement:
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
In-Office Requirement Statement
We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.
Salary Information
At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only
$139,764—$287,749 USD
Our Commitment To Inclusion
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
Key skills/competency
- Product Management
- AI/ML
- Personalization
- Consumer Products
- E-commerce
- Technical Fluency
- Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Customer Centricity
- Influencing
Skills & topics
- Product Manager
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Personalization
- Consumer Products
- E-commerce
- Product Strategy
- Data Science
- Engineering
- Cross-functional Collaboration
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight AI/ML product management experience and consumer product success stories.
- Showcase technical fluency: Emphasize your ability to partner with engineers and data scientists on AI/ML development.
- Demonstrate strategic thinking: Prepare examples of how you’ve identified opportunities and driven product strategy.
- Understand Pinterest's AI philosophy: Review their approach to AI in recruiting and product development.
- Articulate your approach: Be ready to explain your thought process and how you collaborate with AI during interviews.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization role at Pinterest?
- This role follows Pinterest's PinFlex model. While not always in the office, this position requires in-person collaboration 1-2 times per quarter. Therefore, candidates can be situated anywhere in the country, but must be able to travel to the office for these key collaboration moments.
- What are the key responsibilities of the Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization at Pinterest?
- The Staff Product Manager will define, design, and launch AI/ML-powered personalized experiences for users on Pinterest. This includes setting product vision, influencing strategy, writing requirements, and identifying opportunities to enhance personalization across various product surfaces like Home, Search, and Related Pins.
- What qualifications are essential for the Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization position at Pinterest?
- Essential qualifications include a track record in AI/ML products, especially personalized experiences at scale for consumer products. Strong technical fluency in AI/ML development, sharp communication skills, strategic and customer-centric thinking, and the ability to be a collaborative influencer are also critical.
- Does Pinterest offer relocation assistance for this Staff Product Manager role?
- No, this position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Candidates interested in this role should refer to Pinterest's PinFlex page for more information on their working model.
- How does Pinterest approach AI in its recruiting process for the Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization role?
- Pinterest emphasizes understanding your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. They encourage candidates to explain their approach clearly, showcasing not just what they know but how they think. You can find more details on their AI interview philosophy through the provided link.
- What is the salary range for the Staff Product Manager, AI/ML Personalization at Pinterest?
- The base salary range for this position in the US is $139,764 to $287,749 USD annually. The role is also eligible for equity, with the final salary determined by factors such as location, prior experience, and specific skills.
- What is the 'active intent platform' described for Pinterest in the Staff Product Manager role?
- Pinterest is described as an 'active intent platform' because users come with a specific purpose to find inspiration, discover ideas, and plan for future actions, such as shopping or creating memories. This contrasts with passive consumption platforms, highlighting Pinterest's unique position at the intersection of search, social, and commerce.