Full-Time

Staff UX Engineer

Gestalt Design System

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Entertainment

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 discover and save ideas across various interests like recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and are targeted based on their interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns money through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which connects users with inspiration and ideas, making it appealing for advertisers aiming to reach engaged consumers. The goal of Pinterest is to provide a space where users can explore and find inspiration for their personal and professional projects.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pinterest's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in its 2024 Impact Report, enhances its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious users and investors.
  • Collaborations with brands like Pacsun and the introduction of new features like video-sharing for boards indicate strong growth potential and increased user engagement.
  • The development of AI-powered advertising tools, such as personalized background generation, positions Pinterest as a leader in innovative ad solutions.

What critics are saying

  • The recent data leak incident could undermine user trust and lead to potential legal and financial repercussions.
  • The competitive landscape of social media is intense, with platforms like Instagram and TikTok potentially overshadowing Pinterest's unique offerings.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine uniquely positions it as a platform where users actively seek inspiration, unlike other social media platforms that focus on passive content consumption.
  • The platform's targeted advertising model leverages user interests and behaviors, providing highly relevant ads that enhance user engagement and advertiser ROI.
  • Pinterest's integration of AI for background generation and video-sharing features demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of social media trends.

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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