Identity and Access Management Engineer

Pinterest is a global platform that helps millions of people discover and curate ideas for their lives. As an Identity and Access Management Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in securing Pinterest's infrastructure and user data. You'll be working on mission-critical IAM solutions that power Pinterest's services, ensuring robust security while maintaining high performance.

The role combines technical expertise in security engineering with distributed systems knowledge. You'll be designing and implementing identity and access control strategies, building AAA controls for high-traffic services, and working across various platforms including online/offline data systems, databases, and service mesh infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact on security at scale. You'll collaborate with various teams, mentor junior engineers, and help shape the future of Pinterest's security infrastructure. The position offers competitive compensation ($215,000-$308,000) and follows Pinterest's PinFlex work model, allowing for flexible work arrangements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with multiple programming languages (Go, Java, Python), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and infrastructure tools (Kubernetes, Terraform). You'll be joining a company that values diversity, inclusion, and creating a positive corner of the internet where millions find daily inspiration.

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging security problems at scale while contributing to Pinterest's mission of helping people create a life they love. The position provides both technical growth and leadership opportunities in a collaborative, inclusive environment.