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Software Engineer II

A visual discovery platform where millions of people find creative ideas and inspiration.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Software Engineer II

Pinterest is seeking a Software Engineer II to join their Security Privacy team in Dublin. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and privacy-compliant systems that protect sensitive user data and support regulatory compliance. As part of Pinterest's mission to bring inspiration to millions of users, you'll be working on critical systems that safeguard user privacy and security.

The role combines technical expertise in software engineering with specialized knowledge in privacy and security. You'll be contributing to systems that directly impact millions of users while working in a collaborative environment that values both technical excellence and cross-functional partnership. The position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful privacy challenges while growing your expertise in secure system development.

Pinterest offers a flexible working model through their PinFlex program, requiring only 1-2 days of in-office presence per month for collaboration. The company maintains a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, making decisions based on merit and welcoming candidates from all backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about privacy and security who want to make a significant impact at a major technology company.

The ideal candidate will bring both software engineering expertise and a keen interest in privacy and security, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code while understanding the broader implications of privacy-focused system design. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving, working on systems that directly protect and enhance user privacy across Pinterest's platform.

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Responsibilities For Software Engineer II

  • Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable systems that support privacy compliance
  • Write, review and maintain code that is well-documented and thoroughly tested
  • Monitor systems and identify potential privacy vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with compliance, engineering, and product teams
  • Support ongoing efforts to respond to and prevent privacy-related incidents
  • Participate in knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements For Software Engineer II

Python
Java
  • 3+ years of experience in software engineering
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience in privacy and security engineering
  • Proficiency in a dynamic programming language (Python or Java)
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with privacy frameworks
  • Experience with secure data handling, logging, monitoring, or incident response
  • Strong communication skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

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