The Staff Data Scientist for Ads Delivery at Pinterest will shape the future of both people-facing and business-facing products. This role requires expertise in quantitative modeling, experimentation, and algorithms to tackle complex engineering challenges. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, and Design, to influence product development and introduce scientific rigor into real-world applications. The position emphasizes the importance of mentoring and guiding junior and senior scientists while fostering a culture of intellectual curiosity.

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in web-scale data environments.
• Deep expertise in Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, and Product analytics/strategy.
• Strong product intuition for scoping and designing solutions for high-impact business problems.
• Exceptional communication skills to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
• Track record of mentoring and growing data talent at the staff/senior IC level.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or equivalent experience.

• Develop a deep understanding of Pinterest ads delivery, quantifying opportunities and risks.
• Lead projects on Ads Delivery opportunities across different funnel stages.
• Design and productionize robust, scalable ML and evaluation frameworks.
• Advocate for best-in-class experimentation, instrumentation, and metric design.
• Collaborate across disciplines to translate complex data questions into actionable insights.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior scientists, fostering intellectual curiosity.