Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Full-stack Engineer to join our Product Safety team. The Product Safety engineering team at Pinterest is dedicated to empowering users to have safe experiences on our platform. Teen safety is one of the top priorities for Pinterest, and we approach our initiatives with a teens-first mindset. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing and maintaining our systems and safety tools to protect our users.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend systems for private profiles, user blocking and other user safety features.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical roadmap planning.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Experience with front-end development
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• 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/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country. 

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