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 with deep knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP, and browsers.
  • Experience with modern frameworks and tools including React, Redux, Relay, GraphQL, and TypeScript.
  • Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack, CI/CD strategies, and scalable architectures.
  • Proficient in Node.js and server-side rendering, with experience using Next.js.
  • Comfortable with multiple programming languages including Python, Java, C++, and Go.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build frameworks to enhance developer productivity for a vast number of engineers.
  • Enhance foundational web architecture and improve CI/CD and testing capabilities.
  • Identify and address site-wide challenges with scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve performance and reliability across development processes.
  • Mentor peers, contribute to code reviews, and help shape architectural directions.
  • Utilize AI for faster prototyping and accurate documentation, ensuring high quality.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on equity, inclusion, and empowerment in the workplace.
  • Flexible work model including partial remote arrangements with occasional onsite collaboration.
  • Opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and project leadership.
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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