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Staff Software Engineer, Batch Processing Platform

Pinterest
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026
About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

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At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help us build a high-performance, efficient, and easy to use batch processing platform and infrastructure at Pinterest. You’ll be working on some of the most exciting big data open source technologies such as Spark, Presto/Trino, Iceberg, etc. at the scale of hundreds of petabytes of data to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, implement, and optimize Pinterest’s batch processing infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs.
  • Lead technical projects and initiatives, driving them to completion.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices and architecture.
  • Ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of data systems.


What We’re Looking For

  • 6 years of experience building and supporting large scalable big data infrastructure/platforms
  • Extensive experience with big data query technologies such as Spark SQL or Presto/Trino.
  • Proven skills in designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Scala, or Python.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for innovation.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience.


In-Office Requirement Statement

  • We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter, and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.


Relocation Statement:

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.


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

$177,185—$364,795 USD

Our Commitment To Inclusion

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

Salary : $177,185 - $364,795

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