Staff Technical Program Manager, Compute Infrastructure

Pinterest

Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$145,747–$300,067 / yr
Posted
2 days ago

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k
This role $223k
$127k most similar roles pay here $319k

This role pays more than 68% of similar roles. Most pay $165,975–$238,362 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $223k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Pinterest

Pinterest is a visual discovery and inspiration platform where people find ideas for home, style, recipes, and more. It serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide through its image and video pinboard product.

Pinterest currently has 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $158,765–$320,320 across 55 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Staff Technical Program Manager, Compute Infrastructure

As a Staff Technical Program Manager on the Platform team at Pinterest, you will lead cross-engineering special projects by translating strategic priorities into actionable plans and driving execution across multiple engineering teams. You’ll shape planning cycles, influence roadmaps with data-driven insights, build scalable processes, and ensure transparent communication across Engineering, Product, Security, and Legal. With a focus on AI-first execution, you will leverage GenAI to accelerate program operations and improve decision-making through workflow design and tooling. This role requires expertise in cloud architecture, systems engineering, and DevOps, along with strategic vision and entrepreneurial leadership to navigate ambiguity and build programs from the ground up. You must have 8+ years of TPM experience and a strong track record of delivering complex initiatives while maintaining safety-by-design AI governance and operational excellence at scale.

What you'll do

  • Translate strategic platform priorities into detailed execution plans.
  • Shape planning cycles and influence product roadmaps with data-driven insights.
  • Build scalable program management processes and tooling for organizational efficiency.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment and transparent communication across engineering teams.
  • Own high-impact programs end-to-end, ensuring successful delivery and risk mitigation.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of TPM or related experience with a Bachelor's in Computer Science.
  • Proven track record leading complex multi-year initiatives across multiple engineering teams.
  • Experience using AI to accelerate program planning and stakeholder communication.
  • Knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure, and data systems for credible technical engagement.
  • Ability to shape strategic program roadmaps aligned with company-level OKRs.
  • Success in influencing senior leadership and building trusted relationships without formal authority.
  • Strong analytical skills for proactive risk mitigation and decision-making.

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