Sr. Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Build robust backend frameworks and features for Pinner-facing experiences, scaling distributed systems to support millions of users while leveraging AI to accelerate development and automate tasks.
Role type
Senior Backend Software Engineer (Platform/Infrastructure)
Builds
Large-scale distributed systems, GraphQL APIs, and backend frameworks for Pinterest's core platform.
Domain
Consumer internet, social media, cloud infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend development, GraphQL API design, distributed systems architecture, public cloud operations, Python/Java/C++/Go, automated testing, AI tooling for workflow acceleration
Preferred skills
Platform team ownership, internal developer productivity improvement, A/B testing, rapid prototyping
Technologies
GraphQL, REST, Python, Java, C++, Go, public cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Design and operate large-scale distributed systems; build end-to-end backend functionality; employ automated testing for high technical quality; improve developer processes and experience; leverage AI to draft, prototype, and automate repeatable tasks; validate and verify AI-assisted work outputs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
