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Staff Software Engineer, Big Data Query Platform

Remote San Francisco, CA
USD 160k - 330k
Python Spark SQL Java Scala
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About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

Staff Software Engineer, Big Data Query Platform  

We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join the Big Data Query Platform team. In this role, you will help us build a high-performance, efficient, and easy to use big data query 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 big data query 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.

 

Relocation Statement:

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

 

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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
$160,520—$330,146 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

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 an accommodation during the job application process, please notify accessibility@pinterest.com for support.
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