Sr. Software Engineer

Educator Woomyung; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in the United States is seeking a Software Engineer with a strong focus on privacy and security. This role involves designing and implementing solutions that ensure compliance with privacy standards and handling sensitive data securely. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of software engineering experience, with hands-on expertise in privacy challenges. Proficiency in languages like Python or Java is necessary, along with the ability to mentor teams and foster collaboration. The position supports a flexible work model with minimal office attendance required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with increasing responsibility.
• 1+ years of experience in privacy and security engineering.
• Experience with secure data handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable solutions for privacy compliance.
• Write and maintain secure code compliant with standards.
• Monitor and address privacy vulnerabilities.

Skills

Software engineering

Privacy and security engineering

Dynamic programming languages (Python, Java)

Collaborative mindset

Data handling and secure practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement scalable solutions that ensure privacy compliance and protect sensitive user data, including data handling and deletion processes.
• Write, review and maintain code that is well‑documented, thoroughly tested and compliant with security and privacy standards.
• Monitor, identify and address potential privacy vulnerabilities, leading root cause analysis and applying lessons learned to strengthen systems.
• Work closely with compliance teams, engineers and stakeholders to align on goals, define success metrics, and implement best practices for security and privacy.
• Drive efforts to resolve and prevent privacy‑related incidents, ensuring effective remediation and long‑term prevention strategies.
• Conduct training sessions, mentor team members, and champion a culture of privacy and security across Pinterest.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with increasing responsibility.
• 1+ years of hands‑on experience in privacy and security engineering, or equivalent experience tackling privacy‑related challenges.
• Proficiency in a dynamic programming language (e.g., Python or Java), with an ability to write clean, maintainable and secure code.
• Experience with tackling technical challenges, with a focus on learning from and adapting to new and ambiguous environments.
• Familiarity with privacy frameworks and ability to integrate privacy requirements into system design and architecture.
• Experience with secure data handling.
• Experience in logging, monitoring and incident response to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Collaborative mindset and leadership skills, with ability to mentor team members, foster cross‑functional relationships and contribute to team goals.
• Enthusiasm for tackling complex privacy and security challenges with a strong commitment to creating impactful, user‑centric solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. Bootcamps, self‑taught programmers, etc., are welcome.

Relocation Statement

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In Office Requirement Statement

We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we’re not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. This role will need to be in the office for in‑person collaboration 1–2 times/month and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. 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 (or those 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 this form for support.

How to Apply

Interested in this position? Please submit your resume and cover letter through the application portal.