Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Capacity Engineering

Posted on 10/29/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$170.4k - $350.8kAnnually

+ Equity

Senior, Expert

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

This position requires in-office collaboration 1-2 times per quarter and is only open to US-based applicants.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Java
C/C++

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes or other large scale shared infrastructure.
  • Strong technical and performance engineering skills to collaborate with stakeholders on complex and ambiguous technical challenges
  • Experience building and managing highly available distributed applications at scale
  • Proficiency in software development languages such as Java, Python and C++
  • Excellent skills in communicating complex technical issues
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
  • Improve the efficiency of large scale shared environments like Kubernetes
  • Improve the performance and efficiency of large scale distributed systems that drive Pinterest systems
  • Build develop and mature profiling and optimization capabilities for Pinterest scale
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure Engineering and SRE teams in their mission to deliver highly available, resilient, secure and efficient foundations for Pinterest’s tech stack
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with large, cloud-native multi-tenant platforms at Internet scale
  • Experience with AWS or similar cloud environments
  • Deep understanding of infrastructure capacity and performance

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 and behaviors. This targeted advertising approach makes the ads relevant to users. 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 reach engaged consumers.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in visual search technology drives innovation on Pinterest's platform.
  • Expansion of video content capabilities attracts more content creators and advertisers.
  • Rising popularity of DIY projects boosts Pinterest usage in home improvement categories.

What critics are saying

  • Xiaohongshu's rise in the US poses a competitive threat to Pinterest's market share.
  • Leadership changes may lead to strategic shifts or instability at Pinterest.
  • Focus on inclusion and diversity may divert resources from other business priorities.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique way to explore and save ideas.
  • The platform's focus on eco-friendly content aligns with growing consumer sustainability trends.
  • Pinterest's shoppable content integrates e-commerce, creating new revenue streams for businesses.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
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