Web Engineer, Pinterest

Platform

$172.5-258.7k

React

CSS

TypeScript

Redux

JavaScript

GraphQL

Node.js

Jest

Next.js

Keep

Relay

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

More information about location

Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

Job no longer available

Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Job no longer available

$172.5-258.7k

React

CSS

TypeScript

Redux

JavaScript

GraphQL

Node.js

Jest

Next.js

Keep

Relay

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Company mission

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

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4+ years of experience in 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
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

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 X, and this is perhaps responsible for its userbase expanding to 600M by late 2025.

With this type of success, Pinterest's future feels full of possibility. Recent industry chatter suggests that OpenAI may be eyeing the platform, which has sparked exciement for some and concern for others. While nothing is confirmed, the discussion highlights just how valuable Pinterest has become. Whether through potential partnerships or continues independent growth, Pinterest is very much going to keep on innovation and growing.

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

Bill Ready

(CEO)

Prior to joining Pinterest in 2022, Bill was the President of Commerce, Payments & Emerging Markets at Google.

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