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Staff Software Engineer

A visual discovery platform where millions of people find creative ideas and inspiration.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Staff Software Engineer

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Data Privacy Engineering team in Dublin. This role focuses on building access control, auditing, and data handling services across Pinterest's tech stack. As a key member of the team, you'll work on high-performance, high-scale services that are critical components of Pinterest's major systems. The position offers the opportunity to work with industry-leading talent while mentoring diverse engineers. Pinterest serves millions globally, providing a platform for creative ideas and inspiration. The company emphasizes work-life balance through their PinFlex working model, requiring only 1-2 office visits monthly. The role demands expertise in system architecture, coding proficiency, and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges at scale. You'll be instrumental in shaping Pinterest's next-generation capabilities and strategy while working in an inclusive environment that values diversity and innovation. This position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, making it ideal for engineers who want to make a significant impact at a major tech platform.

Last updated 23 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Dive deep into Data Engineer platforms and contribute to their code
  • Field open-ended feature and help requests from engineers
  • Design solutions that address problems at both current and future scale
  • Drive the evolution of company-wide strategies
  • Communicate tactical and strategic vision across engineering teams
  • Match requests to technology and process solutions

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

Python
Java
  • Top-tier coding ability in at least one major programming language
  • Ability to quickly move across tech stacks
  • Expertise in logging for auditing and remote systems debugging
  • Proven track-record of delivering highly reliable technical solutions that scale
  • Experience with design and architecture solutions patterns across frontend, backend, and storage stacks
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience with SQL or SQL-like systems and big-data systems (plus)

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