Pinterest
Overview
Staff Backend Software Engineer role at Pinterest. This role is for a tech lead across Curation Backend initiatives within the Curation engineering team. 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. What You’ll Do
Lead the team in developing robust and scalable backend services and APIs to power the future of inspiration on Pinterest. Drive Backend technical solutions and strategic objectives across multiple teams. Build effective alignment with design, product, frontend, and platform teams. Uplevel the team through mentorship, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Help define and evangelize best practices for backend engineering across the Curation organization, fostering a strong developer community. What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Deep understanding of backend development, distributed systems, and API design principles. 8+ years of industry backend application development experience, 3+ years experience as a tech lead. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Strong mentorship and coaching abilities. 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. In-Office & Relocation
We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we may not always be in the office, but we gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times a half and can be situated anywhere in the country. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range for US-based applicants: $170,371—$350,763 USD. The position is eligible for equity. Final salary is based on location, travel, relevant prior experience, and skills. Information regarding culture and benefits can be found here. Our Commitment To Inclusion
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 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, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic governed by applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting
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Staff Backend Software Engineer role at Pinterest. This role is for a tech lead across Curation Backend initiatives within the Curation engineering team. 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. What You’ll Do
Lead the team in developing robust and scalable backend services and APIs to power the future of inspiration on Pinterest. Drive Backend technical solutions and strategic objectives across multiple teams. Build effective alignment with design, product, frontend, and platform teams. Uplevel the team through mentorship, feedback, and knowledge sharing. Help define and evangelize best practices for backend engineering across the Curation organization, fostering a strong developer community. What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Deep understanding of backend development, distributed systems, and API design principles. 8+ years of industry backend application development experience, 3+ years experience as a tech lead. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Strong mentorship and coaching abilities. 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. In-Office & Relocation
We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we may not always be in the office, but we gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times a half and can be situated anywhere in the country. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range for US-based applicants: $170,371—$350,763 USD. The position is eligible for equity. Final salary is based on location, travel, relevant prior experience, and skills. Information regarding culture and benefits can be found here. Our Commitment To Inclusion
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. 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, veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic governed by applicable laws. If you require accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Industries
Technology, Information and Internet, Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting
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