Technical Program Manager II, Advanced Technology Group

Pinterest

Remote Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$103,965–$214,044 / yr
Posted
16 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $190k
This role $159k
$89k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $165,000–$215,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $159k versus about $190k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager II, Advanced Technology Group

Pinterest seeks an experienced Technical Program Manager to join its Advanced Technology Group, a research-driven engineering team focused on advancing ML/AI and infrastructure capabilities. This role involves driving cross-cutting programs that span research, applied science, infrastructure, and product integration, requiring coordination with diverse teams to ensure reliable and scalable systems. Key responsibilities include managing technical designs, evaluating risks, and facilitating decision-making processes while building tools and improving communication mechanisms for effective team operation. The ideal candidate has a BS in a technical field or equivalent experience, 3+ years in Technical Program Management, and proficiency with ML/AI and infrastructure engineering. Strong skills in program management tools, SQL, and AI tooling are essential, along with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly across various audiences.

What you'll do

  • Own and drive end-to-end technical programs across Advanced Technology Group.
  • Coordinate work across ML/AI research, infra, and product engineering teams.
  • Design and run operating rhythms to ensure clarity and focus during change.
  • Evaluate technical designs and trade-offs with engineering and research leads.
  • Manage experimentation workflows, bringing clarity to results and driving decisions.
  • Build tools and processes that help Advanced Technology Group operate effectively.
  • Use data and metrics to track program health and proactively adjust plans.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in Technical Program Management or equivalent technical leadership roles.
  • BS in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science) or relevant practical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely with ML/AI and infra engineering teams.
  • Proficiency in using program management tools like Google Sheets, Jira, and AI tooling for automated tracking.
  • Strong technical breadth and judgment to identify risks and facilitate high-quality decisions.
  • Experience leading large cross-functional programs from inception through launch.
  • Comfort operating in fast-changing, research-heavy environments with ambiguity.

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