Staff Software Engineer, PinCompute Platform

Pinterest; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of a next-generation compute platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Kubernetes-backed infrastructure, optimizing resource utilization and driving strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and cloud environments, along with strong leadership and communication skills. Join a team that values creativity and collaboration, where your contributions will significantly impact the scalability and efficiency of the platform. If you're ready to take on exciting challenges and inspire innovation, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in large-scale compute platforms.
• Strong background in Kubernetes and distributed systems.
• Ability to drive complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain mission-critical software for scalability.
• Collaborate with teams to drive strategic direction.
• Provide technical guidance and foster innovation.

Skills

Kubernetes

Distributed Systems

Cloud Environment (AWS)

Technical Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for the PinCompute Shared Platform team. The team is responsible for PinCompute, which is PInterest's next-generation Kubernetes backed compute platform. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead the platform control plane development and significantly impact Pinterest's overall infrastructure scalability and efficiency. The team is looking for a candidate with a strong background in Kubernetes, platform and distributed system development.

What you'll do:

• Design, implement, and maintain mission-critical software to achieve our ambitious goals for adoption, scalability, and reliability.


• Identify and execute optimizations to enhance platform efficiency and optimize infrastructure resource utilization in alignment with financial objectives.


• Collaborate with user and partner teams, taking a leadership role in defining and driving the strategic direction of Pinterest's compute platform.


• Provide technical guidance and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in developing, managing and scaling large-scale compute platforms or distributed systems, preferably in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS).


• Experience in Infrastructure and Containers covering Kubernetes and container orchestration.


• Understanding of Kubernetes components internals such as Kubelet, Kube Proxy, API Machinery, and Controllers.


• Demonstrated ability to drive complicated technical projects and make long-term strategic decisions.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally.


• Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience.

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/quarter and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

Relocation Statement:

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

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$170,371—$350,763 USD

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 completethis formfor support.