What you'll do: - Work with a team of engineers and database specialists to build and support reliable, performant and efficient database systems that operate at a huge scale and empower numerous business critical applications across the entire company.
- Design, implement, and maintain mission-critical features that will help us deliver robust MySQL infrastructure to our customers.
- Maintain a high engineering standard for MySQL infrastructure, focusing on continuous improvement in reliability, scalability, performance, cost efficiency, and developer velocity.
- Serve as a member of the MySQL Infra on-call team, providing timely support for all pages and critical issues, including monitoring, prompt response to alerts, issue diagnosis/resolution, and communicating status to stakeholders.
- Use AI to accelerate team execution, system design, and decision-making, applying sound judgment to validate outputs and ensure correctness and quality.
- Grow your skills in an inclusive and encouraging environment.
- Learn from supportive, collaborative teammates.
What we're looking for: - 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 highly available, reliable, production grade systems at scale.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to guide decisions.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Infrastructure provisioning tools (Terraform, Puppet, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to accelerate development, enhance operations, and improve customer support.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- A track record of developing high-quality software with high reliability.
- Proven ability to manage and deliver technical initiatives to achieve high-impact outcomes.
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 per quarter and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the following offices: PA office.
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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
$145,524-$254,667 USD
