Staff Software Engineer, Batch Processing Platform

Pinterest is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead their Batch Processing Platform team, working with cutting-edge big data technologies at a massive scale. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building and scaling Pinterest's next-generation batch processing infrastructure that handles hundreds of petabytes of data. The position offers an opportunity to work with and contribute to open-source technologies like Spark, Kafka, and Kubernetes while directly impacting millions of users' experience. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in big data systems, demonstrated leadership in cross-team initiatives, and a track record of open-source contributions. This hybrid role offers flexibility with quarterly in-person collaboration requirements, competitive compensation including equity, and the chance to work at a company that helps millions find inspiration. The position requires deep technical expertise combined with strategic thinking to shape the future of data processing at Pinterest.