Full-Time

Staff UX Engineer

Gestalt Design System

Posted on 8/15/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$160.5k - $330.1kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires in-office presence 1-2 times per quarter.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
React.js
TypeScript
iOS/Swift
Android Development
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience as a design technologist, engineer, or UX designer
  • Proven track-record of delivering highly reliable technical solutions that scale
  • Deep experience working in frontend web technologies (HTML, CSS, React/TS)
  • Experience developing a design system or leading design system initiatives
  • Experience with modern iOS (SwiftUI) or Android (Jetpack Compose) user interface frameworks
  • Experience breaking down big challenges into smaller decisions framed as trade-offs (e.g. time vs. scope)
  • Track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects across multiple organizations and being a champion of developer experience, performance and quality
  • Excellent communication and collaboration with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Basic awareness of accessibility principles with a commitment to further learning
Responsibilities
  • Lead strategic technical direction for our design systems’s cross platform libraries
  • Design solutions that address problems at both current and future scale
  • Work with designers, product managers, management, internal business partners, and other subject matter experts
  • Ensure a seamless connection between design and engineering by maintaining design/UX visions through code, applying technical architecture and data
  • Work within the design system and help evolve the system to meet the needs of our users; Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, guidelines, and reusable components
  • Mentor team members and participate actively in design and code reviews, team processes and decision making

Pinterest is a social media platform that helps users find and save ideas across various interests like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of images, called "pins," which they organize into themed boards. The platform primarily makes money through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds based on their interests. This targeted advertising approach ensures that users see relevant content. Additionally, Pinterest earns revenue through affiliate marketing by directing traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from other social media platforms is its focus on visual discovery, making it a valuable tool for users seeking inspiration and for businesses looking to connect with potential customers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased focus on video content could attract more advertisers and users.
  • Investment in AI improves personalized recommendations, enhancing user satisfaction and retention.
  • The Creator Fund supports underrepresented creators, diversifying content and audience reach.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms like 'WeHeartIt' and 'Juxtapost' pose competition for younger demographics.
  • AI-driven content tools may reduce the need for manual board curation, affecting engagement.
  • Privacy concerns and new EU laws could impact Pinterest's advertising model.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea exploration.
  • The 'Try On' AR feature enhances user experience by allowing virtual product trials.
  • Pinterest's collaboration with Shopify boosts e-commerce capabilities directly from pins.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

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