SDET II, tvScientific

Pinterest; United States; On-site; USD 109,242 - 224,910; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest is seeking a skilled Quality Engineer to ensure high-quality web platform features, focusing on manual and automated testing of APIs and web applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in QA and a solid grasp of automation frameworks.

This role involves collaboration with engineers to enhance testability, driving quality best practices, and engaging with stakeholders for cross-functional partnerships. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in QA/Quality Engineering.
• Strong focus on complex consumer-facing web applications.
• Proficiency in one programming or scripting language.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive quality for web platform features.
• Build and maintain automated test suites.
• Collaborate with engineers during code reviews.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Manual Testing

API Testing

Agile/Scrum

JavaScript

Automation Frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Postman

REST-assured

Cypress

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own and drive quality for web platform features, spanning UI, APIs, and backend services
• Design and execute manual test cases and exploratory testing for complex web and API workflows
• Conduct thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Build and maintain automated test suites for frontend–backend integration, data consistency, and error handling
• Perform API contract testing, schema validation, and negative/edge‑case testing
• Collaborate with engineers during design, implementation, and code reviews to improve testability and catch issues early
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback
• Analyze test failures, investigate root causes, and drive issues to resolution
• Advocate for quality best practices, including shift‑left testing, risk‑based testing, and automation strategy
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking tools like Jira

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, a related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in QA / Quality Engineering, with a strong focus on web platforms and APIs
• Proven hands‑on experience with manual testing of complex, consumer‑facing web applications
• Strong experience building and maintaining API tests using tools such as Postman, REST‑assured, Supertest, or similar
• Hands‑on experience with web automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress)
• Solid understanding of HTTP, REST and API design principles
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (JavaScript, TypeScript)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills
• Strategic partnership with stakeholders / Cross‑functional collaboration that is high‑trust and high‑velocity
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in day‑to‑day workflow for relevant outputs
• Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI‑assisted work (e.g., testing, source‑checking, data validation, peer review)
• High integrity and ownership: protect sensitive data, avoid over‑reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience testing large‑scale, high‑traffic web platforms
• Familiarity with React or modern frontend frameworks
• Experience with performance, load, or reliability testing for APIs and web applications
• Exposure to feature flags, experimentation platforms, or observability tools

Salary and Equity

US based applicants only
Salary range: $109,242—$224,910 USD
Position eligible for equity and final pay based on location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise

EEO Statement

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or characteristics of a family member or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete the provided form for support.

By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.