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About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

We are looking for inquisitive, well-rounded Backend engineers to join our Core and Monetization engineering teams. Working closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you’ll play an important role in enabling the newest technologies and experiences. You will build robust frameworks & features. You will empower both developers and Pinners alike. You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems. Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that’s required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you’ll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release.

What you’ll do:

Build out the backend for Pinner-facing features to power the future of inspiration on Pinterest
Contribute to and lead each step of the product development process, from ideation to implementation to release; from rapidly prototyping, running A/B tests, to architecting and building solutions that can scale to support millions of users
Partner with design, product, and backend teams to build end-to-end functionality
Put on your Pinner hat to suggest new product ideas and features
Employ automated testing to build features with a high degree of technical quality, taking responsibility for the components and features you develop
Grow as an engineer by working with world-class peers on varied and high impact projects

What we’re looking for:

2+ years of industry backend development experience, building consumer or business facing products
Proficiency in common backend tech stacks for RESTful API, storage, caching and data processing
Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code that may be used by many other engineers
Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies to understand what should be incorporated
Strong collaboration and communication skills

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$118,938—$244,872 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

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What You Should Know About Backend Software Engineer, Pinterest

At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to help millions of people around the world find inspiration and create a life they love. As a Backend Software Engineer in our Seattle office, you’ll be at the heart of this mission, charged with developing robust frameworks and innovative features that enhance user experiences. Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, you’ll contribute to every step of the product development process, from ideation and prototyping to technical design and implementation. This role invites you to wear your 'Pinner hat' and suggest new product ideas while employing automated testing to ensure high-quality code. With over 2 years of industry experience, your proficiency in backend tech stacks will empower you to build scalable solutions that support millions of users. And with our unique PinFlex model, you’ll enjoy a flexible work environment that celebrates your unique perspectives and experiences. Join us, and you’ll not only grow as a developer but also help shape the future of creativity in the digital world. Your journey at Pinterest begins here, where you’ll tackle thought-provoking problems and drive new initiatives that matter, all while working with passionate peers on exciting projects.

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What are the responsibilities of a Backend Software Engineer at Pinterest?

As a Backend Software Engineer at Pinterest, your responsibilities include building the backend for Pinner-facing features, contributing to the product development process from ideation to release, and collaborating with design and product teams to create end-to-end functionality. You’ll also suggest new product ideas and ensure high-quality development through automated testing.