Backend Engineer – MySQL Infra & AI Tools

Pinterest; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 145,524 - 254,667; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a backend software engineer to work on large-scale MySQL systems in Palo Alto, California. You will design and maintain critical database systems while using AI to enhance operations.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant experience. The salary range for this role is between $145,524 and $254,667 USD. Join Pinterest to ignite your career and foster innovation!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of hands‑on backend software engineering experience in large‑scale MySQL systems.
• Hands-on experience building and operating production-grade systems at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and support reliable, performant, efficient database systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain MySQL infrastructure.
• Provide timely support for critical issues and monitoring.

Skills

Backend software engineering

MySQL systems

Python programming

Problem-solving

Infrastructure provisioning

AI application

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Puppet

Job description

Pinterest is seeking a backend software engineer to work on large-scale MySQL systems in Palo Alto, California. You will design and maintain critical database systems while using AI to enhance operations.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 2+ years of relevant experience. The salary range for this role is between $145,524 and $254,667 USD. Join Pinterest to ignite your career and foster innovation!