Staff Software Engineer

About the role

About The Company

Millions of individuals worldwide turn to Pinterest to discover creative ideas, envision new possibilities, and plan memorable moments that last a lifetime. As a platform dedicated to inspiring users, Pinterest aims to empower everyone to create a life they love. The company's mission is centered around fostering a community where inspiration fuels creativity and personal growth. At Pinterest, innovation is at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to transforming passion into meaningful opportunities for both our users and employees. We believe in celebrating diversity, embracing unique experiences, and providing a flexible work environment that encourages employees to perform at their best. Our dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront of digital innovation.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Data Product Platform team. In this critical role, you will provide technical leadership and contribute significantly to the development and enhancement of our data ecosystem. Your primary focus will be on designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and efficient data warehouse architectures that support Pinterest’s data-driven decision-making processes. You will lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that address increasing data volumes and business complexity, while also accelerating analytical velocity through innovative tools and platforms. Collaborating with stakeholders across Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams, you will help shape the future of Pinterest’s data infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the technical direction of our data platforms and build the foundation for next-generation analytics products, empowering teams to leverage massive data assets effectively and efficiently.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

8+ years of industry experience working with large-scale data warehouses, data tools, and platforms.

5+ years of experience building data warehouses and tools within data ecosystems using technologies such as Spark, Trino, Flink, Airflow, Querybook, Superset, DataHub, etc.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple organizations.

Hands-on experience developing data pipelines and tools leveraging AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar platforms.

Experience in building AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance data pipeline authoring, analytics, and engineering productivity.

Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to mentor and elevate engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Define and architect Pinterest’s data warehouse infrastructure, including storage solutions and data access patterns.

Lead ambiguous and highly challenging initiatives across data warehouse and analytics domains, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business goals.

Mentor engineering teams, raising the technical bar through guidance on complex design decisions and strategic execution approaches.

Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and engineering teams to gather requirements, drive consensus, and ensure timely progress.

Develop scalable data pipelines and tools that incorporate AI capabilities to optimize data processing and analytics workflows.

Stay abreast of emerging technologies and incorporate innovative solutions to enhance Pinterest’s data ecosystem.

Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and documentation to promote best practices and maintain high-quality standards.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $177,185 to $364,795 USD, commensurate with experience and skills.

Eligibility for equity awards, providing an opportunity to share in the company's success.

Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model with in-office collaboration 1-2 times per quarter.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

Generous paid time off and holiday leave policies.

Professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and mentorship programs.

Inclusive and equitable workplace environment that values diversity and fosters innovation.

Equal Opportunity

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal history, in accordance with applicable laws. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the application process, please complete the appropriate support form. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success and are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.