Pinterest

Software Engineer II, Web

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

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in FullStack/Web development, mastery of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP, and browser fundamentals.
  • Experience with modern tech stack: React, Redux, Relay, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest, and React Testing Library.
  • Strong familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Turbopack, Vite), CI/CD, and scalable architecture.
  • Experience with Node.js, server-side rendering, and frameworks like Next.js.
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go.
  • Track record of leading large-scale, multi-team projects that enhance developer experience and product quality.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaboration across engineering and platform adoption efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build frameworks and tools that enhance developer productivity.
  • Improve web architecture and testing capabilities to boost developer efficiency.
  • Identify and resolve cross-site challenges while delivering scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate on initiatives that enhance performance, accessibility, and reliability.
  • Mentor teams and contribute to code/design reviews, shaping the architectural vision.
  • Incorporate AI to streamline processes like prototyping and documentation while ensuring quality.
  • Uphold accountability in data handling and project execution.

Benefits

  • Flexible work model with occasional onsite requirements (1-2 times per quarter).
  • Focus on equity, inclusivity, and inspiration in workplace culture.
  • Access to corporate resources that foster professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with a diverse, innovative team poised at the forefront of technology.
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Elevate Developer Impact: Design and build robust frameworks and tools that empower hundreds of engineers and support millions of users.
  • Drive Platform Excellence: Improve foundational web architecture, build systems, CI/CD, and testing capabilities to unlock new levels of developer efficiency.
  • Lead Lasting Change: Identify and solve cross-cutting site-wide challenges; propose, prototype, and deliver scalable solutions.
  • Champion Developer Experience: Partner across teams to drive transformative, cross-functional initiatives that improve everything from performance and accessibility to build speed and reliability.
  • Uplift Code and Culture: Mentor colleagues, participate in code/design reviews, and help set the architectural vision for our web platform.
  • Leverage AI Thoughtfully: Use AI to accelerate execution (prototyping, documentation, testing) and drive insights, always ensuring quality and accuracy.
What we're looking for:
  • Deep Platform Knowledge: 3+ years in FullStack/Web development, with mastery of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP, and browser fundamentals.
  • Modern Tech Stack Skills: Experience with React, Redux (or other state tools), Relay, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest, and React Testing Library.
  • Build & Release Expertise: Strong familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Turbopack, Vite), CI/CD flows, and scalable architectures.
  • Server & SSR Savvy: Experience with Node.js, server-side rendering, and frameworks like Next.js.
  • Polyglot Mindset: Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, Go-or the drive to pick up new languages as needed.
  • Proven Platform Impact: History of leading large-scale, multi-team projects that elevate developer experience and product quality.
  • Exemplary Communication: Skilled at collaborating and influencing across engineering, testing, and platform adoption efforts.
  • Passion for the Web: Relentlessly up-to-date on new technologies and best-in-class client architectures.
  • AI Fluency: Track record using AI to boost speed, quality, and insight-plus the rigor to validate AI-driven work.
  • Integrity & Ownership: You protect data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and champion accountability at every step.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.

This job posting is for an open vacancy. Please note that the company utilizes artificial intelligence to screen applicants for the positions.

Relocation Statement:
  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our flexible work model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:
  • We prioritize flexibility, but believe in the power of in-person connection. This role requires occasional onsite collaboration (1-2 times per quarter), so you can be located anywhere in Ontario.


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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. 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.
Learn more about Pinterest
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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