Full-Time

Android Engineer

Updated on 5/3/2024

5,001-10,000 employees

Visual inspiration platform with shopping features

Data & Analytics

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

Required Skills

Kotlin

Java

Android Development

Requirements

Deep understanding of Android development and best practices in Kotlin and/or Java
2+ years of industry Android application development experience
Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code
Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

Build out Pinner-facing frontend features in Android
Contribute to and lead each step of the product development process
Partner with design, product, and backend teams to build end to end functionality
Suggest new product ideas and features
Employ automated testing to build features with a high degree of technical quality
Grow as an engineer by working with world-class peers on varied and high impact projects

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

We are looking for inquisitive, well-rounded Android engineers to join our product Engineering teams. Working closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you’ll play an important role in enabling the newest technologies and experiences. You will build robust frameworks & features. You will empower both developers and Pinners alike. You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems. Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that’s required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you’ll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release.

What you’ll do:

Build out Pinner-facing frontend features in Android to power the future of inspiration on Pinterest
Contribute to and lead each step of the product development process, from ideation to implementation to release; from rapidly prototyping, running A/B tests, to architecting and building solutions that can scale to support millions of users
Partner with design, product, and backend teams to build end to end functionality
Put on your Pinner hat to suggest new product ideas and features
Employ automated testing to build features with a high degree of technical quality, taking responsibility for the components and features you develop
Grow as an engineer by working with world-class peers on varied and high impact projects

What we’re looking for:

Deep understanding of Android development and best practices in Kotlin and/or Java, e.g. Activity Lifecycle, memory management, etc.
2+ years of industry Android application development experience, building consumer or business facing products
Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code that may be used by many other engineers
Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies to understand what should be incorporated
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Relocation Statement:

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

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Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require an accommodation during the job application process, please notify [email protected] for support.

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Providing a visual inspiration platform with advanced features such as visual search and image recognition, this company stands out as a leader in delivering personalized and curated content effectively. Its dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology ensures a dynamic and innovative work environment, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about pioneering in technology and user experience. The company's focus on creating a user-centric product that aids in search, save, and shopping also demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and market adaptability.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 18%

2 year growth

↑ 45%

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