Software Engineer, Pinterest

Web Platform

$118.9-244.9k

+ equity

React

CSS

TypeScript

Redux

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Node.js

C++

Jest

Next.js

Relay

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

1-2 days a week in office

Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

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Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Be an early applicant

$118.9-244.9k

+ equity

React

CSS

TypeScript

Redux

JavaScript

Python

GraphQL

Java

Node.js

C++

Jest

Next.js

Relay

Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

1-2 days a week in office

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Company mission

To bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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
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
Love for Web and drive to keep up-to-date with new technologies, trends and best practices in client architecture

What the job involves

As a Software Engineer in the Web Platform Team you will drive initiatives that empower developers to build modern world-class web experiences for our Pinners with high productivity, performance and quality
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about working up and down the stack, has a growth mindset and isn’t afraid to give their opinion on how we can improve
You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems
Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that’s required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you’ll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release
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

Our take

Inspiration and ideas can pop into your head at any time, and with the growth of social media and networking, sharing these interests and gaining exposure has never been easier. Pinterest exists to display these moments visually, as a kind of digital pinboard allowing users to save and share digital images which have inspired them.

Pinterest's emphasis on visual discovery has differentiated it from competitors and created a more positive and fulfilling experience for its users. Pinterest in many ways provides a respite from the ceaseless negativity that plagues social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and this is perhaps responsible for its userbase expanding to 450 million users in 2022, driven by uptake mostly outside of North America.

Pinterest has not been immune to woes affecting the global tech sector and made about 5% of its workforce redundant at the end of 2022 and the start of 2023. Having restructured to face a challenging climate, it is well-positioned to resume its growth, which has increased consistently year on year. Its immediate goals are to continue to grow its user base and expand the uptake of its short video product, which it aims to monetize.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

9% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.8)

Company

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Leadership

Ben Silbermann

(CEO)

Worked as a Product Specialist at Google for 2 years before leaving to work on his own apps, which led to founding Pinterest

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