About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We’re looking for a principal software engineer to lead the next generation of data infrastructure at Pinterest which powers mission critical big data and AI applications. You’ll be working on some of the most exciting big data and AI open source technologies (Flink, Spark, Kubernetes, etc.), at the scale of exabytes of data to help Pinners discover and do what they love.

What you’ll do:

Lead the strategy and technical direction of Pinterest’s data infrastructure for big data and AI applications
Build and scale data infra frameworks and infrastructure to process petabytes-scale datasets, including compute engines, job management, resource management, scheduling and remote shuffling
Work with internal customers on critical business use cases that rely on big data
Provide thought leadership to the entire company on how data should be processed and stored more reliably, quickly and efficiently at scale
Contribute to the team’s technical vision and long-term roadmap

What we’re looking for:

12+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of technical excellence
8+ years of experience of building and support large scalable Kubernetes or big data platform
Deep knowledge of big data / ML technologies (e.g. Flink, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Ray, PyTorch/TensorFlow)
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Go, Scala, Python)
Experiences in Kubernetes and AWS technologies
Exceptional collaboration skills with cross-functional partners, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, make tradeoffs, and keep stakeholders aligned on priorities and progress.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

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.

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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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$242,634—$499,541 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

US based applicants only 242634 - 499541 USD

About the company

Pinterest runs a visual search and discovery app where people look for ideas in areas like cooking, home decor, fashion, and travel, then save the images they like to themed collections called boards. In 2012 it became the fastest standalone website to reach 10 million monthly US visitors, according to measurement firm comScore. Each saved image, called a Pin, links back to its source, such as a recipe or a product page, and people search with words or with a photo to find similar ideas and things to buy. Brands pay to show ads among Pins in feeds and search results, and Pinterest also sells ads on streaming TV. It launched in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

The audience keeps growing: monthly users rose 11% to a record 640 million in the June 2026 quarter.
Employee shares claim more of the company: Pinterest spent $2 billion buying back 17% of its stock by June 2026.
AI skills are in demand: 31 of Pinterest's 180 open roles in October 2026 were AI or machine learning jobs.

What critics are saying

Instagram's owner is growing faster: Meta's ad sales rose 27% in the June 2026 quarter, versus Pinterest's 18%.
Jobs were cut to fund AI: Pinterest laid off under 15% of its roughly 5,300 staff in January 2026.
Stock grants have lost value: Pinterest shares fell 21% in 2026 through October 8, while the S&P 500 gained 13%.

What makes Pinterest unique

US and Canada users carry the business: they were 17% of users but brought 75% of revenue in mid-2026.
Remote work survives at Pinterest: 59 of 180 open roles in October 2026 let hires live anywhere in their country.
AI on a budget: Pinterest says open-source models like Alibaba's Qwen match top models at under 10% of the cost.

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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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Pinterest names Lauren Ogúndèkó to lead agency sales across Europe.

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