Pinterest is looking for a Software Engineer to empower developers to build modern world-class web experiences for their users with high productivity, performance, and quality.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in FullStack/Web development and a deep understanding of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP protocol and how the web works.
- Expertise with technologies such as React, Redux (or other state management solutions), Relay, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest and React Testing Library.
- Good knowledge of build tools such as Webpack, Turbopack, or Vite.
- Familiarity with Node.js, server-side rendering techniques, and frameworks such as Next.js.
- Experience in Python, Java, C++, or Go or another language and a willingness to learn.
- Track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects across multiple organizations and being a champion of developer experience, performance and quality.
- Love for Web and drive to keep up-to-date with new technologies, trends and best practices in client architecture.
Responsibilities
- Build robust frameworks and features that empower hundreds of developers and support millions of users.
- Enable developers to work more effectively by improving foundational web architecture, builds, CI/CD and testing capabilities.
- Drive changes that improve overall developer experience for all web engineers across Pinterest.
- Identify site-wide challenges; propose, test, and ship solutions.
- Champion and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that improve the Web platform.
- Increase web stability, scalability, performance and accessibility by implementing the best web development standards.
- Mentor team members and participate actively in design and code reviews, team processes and architectural decisions.
Other
- 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.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/week and therefore can commute to our San Francisco or Palo Alto office.
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to make platform improvements, test functionality, and evangelize adoption of platform features.
