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Software Engineer I

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About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

We are looking for inquisitive, well-rounded Backend engineers to join our Monetization engineering teams. Working closely with product managers, designers, data scientists, and backend engineers, you’ll play an important role in enabling the newest technologies and experiences as we scale and evolve. You will build robust frameworks & features. You will accelerate velocity for one of the world’s largest public cloud workloads. 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
Design, develop, and operate large scale, distributed systems and networks
Work with Engineering customers to understand new requirements and address them in a scalable and efficient manner
Actively work to improve the developer process and experience in all phases from coding to operation

What we’re looking for:

1+ years of industry backend development experience, building consumer or business facing products
Proficiency in common backend tech stacks for RESTful API, online service, storage, caching and data processing
Experience building & operating large scale distributed systems and/or networks. Bonus points if you enjoy deploying and operating large scale workloads on a public cloud footprint
Experience in Python, Java, C++, or Go or another language and a willingness to learn
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
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration [1x per week] and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices in Seattle.

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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

$116,109—$203,191 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 Software Engineer I, Pinterest

Are you ready to unleash your creativity as a Software Engineer I at Pinterest in Seattle, WA? At Pinterest, we believe in inspiring individuals to create a life they love, and this role is your chance to be at the forefront of that mission. Joining our Monetization engineering teams, you'll collaborate with product managers, designers, and data scientists to build innovative features that resonate with millions. Your work will encompass everything from developing robust frameworks for user-facing functionalities to contributing to the entire product development lifecycle—from ideation to implementation and release. Embrace the opportunity to solve complex problems, work with leading-edge technology, and to help us scale the world’s largest public cloud workloads. If you’re looking to grow your engineering skills and enjoy working alongside world-class peers on impactful projects, this position is perfect for you. As you dive into your role, you’ll have the freedom to suggest new product ideas, ensuring your voice and creativity play a crucial role in our engineering team. We know you’ll thrive in this environment that values collaboration and innovation, making every day a chance to learn and advance in your career. If you're passionate about backend development, equipped with the right skills, and eager to contribute to a culture of inspiration, then we are excited to meet you!

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What are the core responsibilities of a Software Engineer I at Pinterest?

As a Software Engineer I at Pinterest, your main responsibilities include building out the backend for user-facing features, leading various stages of product development, and designing scalable distributed systems. Working closely with product, design, and engineering teams, you'll contribute to projects that impact millions of users, employ automated testing for high-quality code, and continually enhance the developer experience.