
About Pinterest
Discover and save creative ideas visually
Key Highlights
- 450 million monthly active users as of 2022
- Public company (NYSE: PINS) with a valuation of $15 billion
- Headquartered in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
- Raised over $1.5 billion in funding since inception
Pinterest, headquartered in San Francisco, CA, is a visual discovery platform that allows users to save and share creative ideas through digital pinboards. With over 450 million monthly active users as of 2022, Pinterest has become a go-to platform for inspiration, particularly in lifestyle and DIY ...
🎁 Benefits
Pinterest offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and flexible remote work arrangements. Employees also benefit from welln...
🌟 Culture
Pinterest fosters a culture of creativity and inspiration, encouraging employees to explore new ideas and approaches. The company values visual discov...
Overview
Pinterest is hiring a Backend Engineer II to build robust frameworks and features for Pinner-facing functionalities. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to drive innovative solutions. This role requires a strong background in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an inquisitive and well-rounded Backend Engineer with a passion for building robust frameworks and features. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with product managers, designers, and data scientists to create innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. You have a strong understanding of backend technologies and are eager to contribute to the evolution of one of the world's largest public cloud workloads.
You possess the ability to think creatively and find solutions to complex problems, demonstrating a willingness to take smart risks and drive new initiatives from inception to implementation. You are excited about the opportunity to empower both developers and users alike, contributing to the mission of bringing inspiration to millions.
What you'll do
In this role, you will build out the backend for Pinner-facing features, playing a crucial part in powering the future of inspiration on Pinterest. You will contribute to and lead each step of the product development process, ensuring that the backend systems are robust and scalable. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable the newest technologies and experiences as Pinterest continues to scale and evolve.
You will have the opportunity to accelerate the velocity of development, working on initiatives that impact millions of users. Your contributions will help shape the technical design and implementation of features that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. You will be part of a team that values courageous thinking and innovative solutions, allowing you to see your ideas come to life through technical design, implementation, and release.
What we offer
Pinterest offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated. You will have the chance to work on meaningful projects that impact users worldwide. The company values flexibility, allowing you to do your best work while embracing unique experiences. Join a team that is dedicated to transforming passion into growth opportunities and making a difference in the lives of millions.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. At Pinterest, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success.
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