Sr. Software Engineer, Backend
Core
Build robust backend frameworks and features for Pinner-facing experiences, scaling to millions of users while leveraging AI for faster execution and workflow automation.
Role type
Senior Full-Stack and Backend Engineer
Builds
Backend services, distributed systems, and scalable features for Pinterest's core product
Domain
Consumer social media / Distributed systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Backend development, RESTful API design, distributed systems architecture, Python/Java/C++/Go, automated testing, AI tooling for workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Public cloud deployment, Generative AI/LLMs, Spark/Flink/Big Data, CI/CD, Internal tooling
Technologies
RESTful APIs, Python, Java, C++, Go, Spark, Flink, Public Cloud (via careerplan.io/jobs/5572858-sr-software-engineer-backend-at-pinterest)
Responsibilities
Build backend for Pinner-facing features, lead product development from ideation to release, partner with design and product teams, design and operate large-scale distributed systems, improve developer processes, leverage AI for prototyping and task automation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership potential