Data Scientist II, Infrastructure

Overview Pinterest is seeking a Data Scientist II to improve infrastructure measurement and analytics across performance, reliability, and data quality. The role partners closely with engineering to turn ambiguous technical problems into actionable recommendations. Responsibilities - Partner with engineering teams to define, measure, and improve infrastructure health, quality, and efficiency - Build and refine metrics, dashboards, and analytical frameworks - Strengthen data foundations by improving metric definitions and auditing data quality - Design and analyze experiments, investigations, and deep dives to quantify the impact of infrastructure changes - Translate ambiguous technical problems into clear analyses and recommendations - Support high-priority investigations related to performance, reliability, cost, and measurement quality - Identify opportunities to improve how Pinterest measures and optimizes infrastructure Requirements - Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Statistics, Applied Math, or Biostatistics, or equivalent experience - Strong SQL and analytical programming skills - Experience working through messy data and building reliable metrics and datasets - Experience with production-ready data pipelines, measurement systems, or foundational data work - Solid foundation in experimentation and measurement - Strong cross-functional communication skills - Ability to operate independently and manage both longer-term work and fast-turn requests - Curiosity and a builder mindset Other Relevant Heading The role is remote within the US and requires in-office collaboration 1–2 times per quarter. It is not eligible for relocation assistance. The posted US base salary range is $114,297 to $235,319 USD, and the position is also eligible for equity. - Remote, US - In-office collaboration 1–2 times per quarter - Not eligible for relocation assistance - US-based applicants only - Eligible for equity Source https://pinterestcareers.com/jobs?gh_jid=7816424