Pinterest

Sr. Security Software Engineer, Security Operations

Pinterest$155K — $320K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering.
  • Proficient with AWS security architecture and Terraform in large-scale environments.
  • Knowledgeable in cloud governance, CI/CD security, and security automation.
  • Proven track record of leading complex technical initiatives with measurable impact.
  • Strong software engineering skills in system design and reliability.
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing and mentoring teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own architecture and direction of Security Operations systems and automation.
  • Design and develop production services and infrastructure-as-code for cloud governance.
  • Create scalable guardrails for security across identity management and cloud configuration.
  • Enhance security issue identification and remediation through automation.
  • Lead cross-functional projects from design to operational maturity.
  • Establish engineering standards for security systems across teams.
  • Leverage AI in engineering and security practices while ensuring accountability.

Benefits

  • In-office collaboration required only 1-2 times every 6 months.
  • Flexible working model available, situating employees anywhere in the U.S.
  • Commitment to an equitable and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship at Pinterest.
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a Senior Security Software Engineer to provide technical leadership within Security Operations. You9ll own and evolve foundational platforms that help Pinterest govern cloud infrastructure, identify and remediate vulnerabilities, automate security compliance and integrate security reviews into engineering workflows. You9ll translate complex and sometimes ambiguous security requirements into scalable controls, services and paved paths across AWS, CI/CD and the software-development lifecycle. This role combines hands-on software and infrastructure engineering with architectural ownership, cross-functional influence and responsibility for the reliability and adoption of security-critical capabilities. What you9ll do: 3 Own the architecture and technical direction of critical Security Operations systems, automation and developer-facing security capabilities. 3 Design and build reliable production services, infrastructure-as-code and policy-as-code that govern Pinterest9s cloud resources and software delivery workflows. 3 Develop scalable guardrails and paved paths for areas such as identity and access, infrastructure changes, cloud configuration, service hardening and CI/CD security. 3 Improve how Pinterest identifies, prioritizes and remediates security issues by integrating vulnerability signals, automating triage and creating clear accountability. 3 Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives from problem definition and technical design through implementation, adoption and operational maturity. 3 Establish engineering standards and provide technical guidance that improve the quality, reliability and effectiveness of security systems and partner teams, using AI responsibly to accelerate this work. 3 Apply AI to accelerate engineering and security analysis while defining appropriate validation, data-handling and accountability practices. What we9re looking for: 3 Experience designing, building and operating complex production systems in security engineering, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering or a related area. 3 Strong experience with AWS security architecture, Terraform and infrastructure-as-code, ideally in large-scale or multi-account environments. 3 Experience in one or more relevant areas such as cloud governance, CI/CD security, vulnerability management, security automation, compliance platforms or developer security tooling. 3 Demonstrated ownership of complex or ambiguous technical initiatives, including defining architecture, evaluating tradeoffs and delivering impact beyond a single team. 3 Strong software engineering judgment across system design, APIs, reliability, observability, testing and the safe operation of security-critical systems. 3 Ability to influence technical decisions, communicate complex risks clearly and raise engineering effectiveness through design reviews, mentorship and responsible use of AI. 3 Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. In-Office Requirement Statement: 3 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. 3 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 the country. Relocation Statement: 3 This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. #LI-REMOTE #LI-JT1 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 $155,584-$320,320 USD

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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