Staff Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have extensive experience in distributed systems and data engineering, with a strong understanding of how to build observability solutions that empower engineering teams. You are skilled in architecting and scaling infrastructure to handle massive volumes of data, ensuring that systems are optimized for performance and reliability. Your product-oriented mindset allows you to translate engineering needs into technical solutions that have measurable impact.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to define and execute observability roadmaps. Your ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly makes you an effective partner to engineers across the organization. You are passionate about leveraging data to drive decision-making and improve system visibility.

What you'll do

As a Staff Software Engineer on the Observability team, you will be responsible for designing and building the infrastructure and tools that provide visibility into Pinterest's large-scale distributed systems. You will define and execute the observability roadmap, treating it as a product, and ensure that the solutions you create meet the needs of thousands of engineers. You will architect, build, and scale distributed observability infrastructure, including metrics, logs, and traces, to help teams understand, debug, and optimize their services.

You will build high-performance data pipelines and storage solutions for real-time and historical telemetry analysis, enabling teams to gain insights into system performance and user behavior. Your role will involve collaborating with various engineering teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. You will also mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall growth of the team.

What we offer

At Pinterest, you will be part of a mission-driven company that values creativity and innovation. We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to do your best work, whether in the office or remotely. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that reach millions of users worldwide, contributing to a platform that inspires creativity and planning for memories. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.