Staff Software Engineer, Ad Formats Platform

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Ad Formats Platform team in Toronto. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of advertising technology at one of the world's leading visual discovery platforms. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing primarily on backend systems (80%) while maintaining frontend expertise (20%).

The role involves architecting and implementing foundational components that power Pinterest's advertising formats, directly impacting how millions of users interact with sponsored content. As a technical leader, you'll be responsible for setting the technical direction of major platform initiatives while ensuring high-quality implementation through best practices in design, documentation, and code reviews.

Pinterest offers a unique work environment that emphasizes flexibility through their PinFlex working model. While primarily hybrid, the role requires in-person collaboration 1-4 times per year at the Toronto office. The company culture strongly values diversity, inclusion, and merit-based opportunities for growth.

The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of experience building user-facing products, with deep expertise in full-stack development using technologies like Python, Java, and React. Beyond technical skills, the role requires strong leadership capabilities to mentor team members and collaborate effectively with product partners and cross-functional teams.

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging technical problems at scale while contributing to a platform that helps millions of people discover and engage with inspiring content. The role combines technical depth with business impact, as the ad formats platform is crucial to Pinterest's revenue and user experience goals.