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# Sr. Staff Machine Learning Engineer, Monetization Engineering

- **Company:** Pinterest
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $227,871.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17452074?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17452074%2FSr-Staff-Machine-Learning-Engineer-Monetization-Engineering-California-Palo-Alto

## About the Role

* MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Statistics, related field, or equivalent experience.
 * 7+ years of industry experience.
 * Strong software engineering and mathematical skills with knowledge of statistical methods.
 * Hands-on experience with large-scale online e-commerce systems is a plus.
 * Background in computational advertising is preferred, but not required.

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 time/month, and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Seattle.

## Description

* Build and improve backend systems and statistical models that underlay the marketplace to maximize value for Pinners, Partners and Pinterest.
 * Define and implement experiments to understand long term Marketplace effects.
 * Develop strategies to balance long and short term business objectives.
 * Drive multi-functional collaboration with peers and partners across the company to improve knowledge of marketplace design and operations.


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