Pinterest

Software Engineer II, Android

Pinterest$139K — $189K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of Android development in Kotlin and/or Java.
  • 3+ years of industry experience in Android application development.
  • Demonstrated experience in writing reliable and maintainable code.
  • Ability to keep up with new technologies and practices.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills.
  • Experience leveraging AI for process improvement and quality assurance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Build Pinner-facing frontend features in Android.
  • Lead the product development process from ideation to release.
  • Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams for end-to-end functionality.
  • Propose new product ideas and features as a Pinner.
  • Use automated testing to ensure high-quality feature development.
  • Work with peers on varied high-impact projects to enhance engineering skills.
  • Utilize AI to optimize workflow and automate repeatable tasks.

Benefits

  • Equitable and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunity to work with world-class peers.
  • Flexibility in work location, with in-person requirements every 1-2 months.
  • Access to innovative technology and resources for development.
Full Job Description
We are looking for inquisitive, well-rounded Android engineers to join our product Engineering teams. Working closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you'll play an important role in enabling the newest technologies and experiences. You will build robust frameworks & features. You will empower both developers and Pinners alike. You'll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems. Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that's required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you'll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release. What you'll do: • Build out Pinner-facing frontend features in Android to power the future of inspiration on Pinterest • Contribute to and lead each step of the product development process, from ideation to implementation to release; from rapidly prototyping, running A/B tests, to architecting and building solutions that can scale to support millions of users • Partner with design, product, and backend teams to build end to end functionality • Put on your Pinner hat to suggest new product ideas and features • Employ automated testing to build features with a high degree of technical quality, taking responsibility for the components and features you develop • Grow as an engineer by working with world-class peers on varied and high impact projects • Leverage AI to seek faster execution (i.e. draft, prototype, outline) and explore alternative options (i.e. iterate, compare approaches) • Leverage AI to synthesize information (summarize, distill themes) and automate repeatable tasks (documentation, reporting, QA checks) What we're looking for: • Deep understanding of Android development and best practices in Kotlin and/or Java, e.g. Activity Lifecycle, memory management, etc. • 3+ years of industry Android application development experience, building consumer or business facing products • Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code that may be used by many other engineers • Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies to understand what should be incorporated • Strong collaboration and communication skills • Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in your 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: you protect sensitive data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent experience. 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 recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in Ontario. #LI-REMOTE 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. 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. Canada based applicants only $139,378-$189,378 CAD

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
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Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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