Staff Software Engineer, Trends Engineering

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Pinterest is where inspiration turns into intent, and the Trends & Insights Engineering team transforms that intent into products that help advertisers move at the speed of culture

We build the systems and experiences that turn signals from what people are planning, saving, shopping for, and engaging with across Pinterest and the broader digital world into actionable intelligence

By connecting emerging trends from platforms like Pinterest, Reddit, Instagram, and beyond, we help advertisers understand what matters now, what’s coming next, and how to show up with relevance.

As a Staff Software Engineer on this team, you’ll lead the technical vision for the next generation of insights products, evolving Pinterest Trends and Audience Insights into a unified, AI-powered platform for advertisers

You’ll work at the intersection of large-scale data, machine learning, product innovation, and ads, building experiences that shape campaign strategy, creative development, and budget decisions across the Pinterest Ads ecosystem

This is a chance to define entirely new products, influence the direction of a fast-growing space, and help brands tap into culture and consumer intent in ways only Pinterest can enable.

What you’ll do

Set the technical direction for a unified, audience-first insights platform that powers Pinterest Trends, Audience Insights, and recommendations embedded across Ads Manager surfaces. Architect scalable data pipelines and systems that generate reusable, personalized insights from Pinterest&#