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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Full-stack Engineer to join our Product Safety team. The Product Safety engineering team at Pinterest is dedicated to empowering users to have safe experiences on our platform. Teen safety is one of the top priorities for Pinterest, and we approach our initiatives with a teens-first mindset. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing and maintaining our systems and safety tools to protect our users.
What you’ll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend systems for private profiles, user blocking and other user safety features
- Collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical roadmap planning
What we’re looking for:
- 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
- Extensive experience with RESTful API design and development
- Experience with front-end development
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, high-performance systems
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.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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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
$170,371—$350,763 USD
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