AI Engineer Jobs at Pinterest with Visa Sponsorship

Pinterest's AI Engineer roles sit at the intersection of recommendation systems, computer vision, and large-scale content understanding. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for engineering talent, covering multiple visa categories that serve candidates at different stages of their immigration journey.

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Overview

Open Jobs33+
Top Visa TypeGreen Card
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$332K
Top LocationSan Francisco, CA
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Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
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Sr. Machine Learning Engineer
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Palo Alto, California
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$332,012/yr
On-Site
4+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Machine Learning Engineer
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Machine Learning Engineer
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United States
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$254,667/yr
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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Staff Machine Learning Engineer
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Remote
Software Engineering
Data Science & Analytics
Data Engineering
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Data Science
$389,753/yr
Hybrid
7+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Director, Machine Learning Engineering
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Director, Machine Learning Engineering
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San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
Product Management
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
ML (Machine Learning)
Technical Program Management
$491,531/yr
Hybrid
12+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's

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Manager II, Machine Learning Engineering
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Manager II, Machine Learning Engineering
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AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
$189,308/yr - $389,753/yr
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8+ yrs exp.
Master's

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Tips for Finding AI Engineer Jobs at Pinterest Jobs

Frame your ML portfolio around Pinterest's stack

Pinterest's AI work centers on visual search, content recommendations, and embeddings at scale. Tailor your GitHub and portfolio to show experience with ranking systems, transformer-based models, or multi-modal architectures before you apply.

Target teams that filed LCAs recently

Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data for Pinterest filings under "Computer Occupations" to identify which teams and job titles are actively sponsoring. That narrows your application to roles already set up for the H-1B process.

Clarify your visa category before the offer stage

Pinterest sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT, and each has different employer obligations and timelines. Knowing which category applies to you before negotiations means you can flag timing constraints without slowing down the offer process.

Align your OPT start date with Pinterest's hiring cycles

Pinterest engineering teams hire most actively in Q1 and Q3. If you're on F-1 OPT, make sure your authorized work period covers the expected start date, and confirm STEM OPT extension eligibility early so a gap doesn't cost you the role.

Prepare a specialty occupation evidence file

USCIS scrutinizes AI Engineer petitions to confirm the role genuinely requires a specific technical degree. Collect job postings, degree transcripts, and a written explanation linking your computer science or ML background directly to Pinterest's advertised role requirements.

Browse verified sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate

Filtering for AI Engineer openings that confirm visa sponsorship saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search Pinterest roles by visa type so you're only pursuing positions where sponsorship for your specific category is already confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pinterest sponsor H-1B visas for AI Engineers?

Yes, Pinterest sponsors H-1B visas for AI Engineer roles. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are tied to the annual lottery, your employer needs to register you in March for an October 1 start date. Pinterest has the internal legal infrastructure to manage this process, but you'll want to confirm the timeline fits your current work authorization status before accepting an offer.

Which visa types does Pinterest commonly use for AI Engineer roles?

Pinterest sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT for AI Engineer positions, and also supports Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. Australian citizens typically use the E-3, which has no lottery and a faster timeline. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for the TN. F-1 graduates use OPT or STEM OPT as a bridge while the company pursues longer-term sponsorship.

How do I apply for AI Engineer jobs at Pinterest?

Applications go through Pinterest's careers portal, where AI Engineer roles are typically listed under engineering or machine learning. You can also find and filter verified sponsorship-confirmed openings on Migrate Mate, which lets you sort by visa type so you're targeting roles that match your specific immigration situation before you invest time in the application process.

What qualifications does Pinterest expect for AI Engineer roles?

Most AI Engineer postings at Pinterest require a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field, plus hands-on experience with production machine learning systems. Pinterest's engineering work involves large-scale recommendation and retrieval systems, so demonstrated experience with embeddings, distributed training, or real-time inference pipelines carries significant weight in their evaluation process.

How do I plan my timeline if Pinterest is sponsoring my H-1B?

The H-1B lottery opens in March, with selections announced shortly after and petitions filed by June for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT when you accept an offer, confirm your OPT expiration date covers that window. If not, Pinterest can pursue cap-exempt status through a qualifying institution, or you may need to explore an alternative visa category to bridge the gap.

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