Staff Software Engineer

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.

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Full-Stack Engineer to join our Identity team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our identity solutions are robust, secure, and scalable.

What You’ll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, reliable, and scalable backend systems for authentication, authorization and account management.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, UX/UI designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical roadmap planning.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to design scalable, high-performance systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English

Relocation Statement:

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

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 Mexico.

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.