Sr. Software Engineer, Big Data

A platform where millions of people come to find new ideas and inspiration to create a life they love.
$149,600 - $308,000
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Sr. Software Engineer, Big Data

Pinterest is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Big Data Platform and Analytics team. This role is crucial in managing end-to-end big data infrastructure, data warehousing & business intelligence solutions that power the business. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies at a massive scale, handling hundreds of petabytes of data.

The role combines technical expertise with business impact, requiring proficiency in languages like Java, Scala, or Python, and experience with modern big data technologies. You'll be part of a team that handles everything from log ingestion to batch & stream processing, and from big data query systems to ETL pipelines.

Pinterest offers a progressive work model called PinFlex, providing flexibility in work arrangements while maintaining meaningful collaboration. The position requires in-person presence only 1-2 times every 6 months, making it largely remote-friendly while ensuring team connectivity remains strong.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $149,600 to $308,000 USD, plus equity opportunities. Pinterest values diversity and inclusion, making decisions based on merit and providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. The company's mission of helping people find inspiration and create a life they love extends to its employees, offering a culture of innovation and growth.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about big data, has strong engineering fundamentals, and wants to make an impact at scale. You'll be working with a platform that serves millions of users worldwide, making it an exciting opportunity to grow your career in big data engineering.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Sr. Software Engineer, Big Data

  • Build infrastructure platforms and data processing pipelines that power Pinterest's critical business needs
  • Work with cutting edge big data technologies
  • Handle data processing at hundreds of petabytes scale

Requirements For Sr. Software Engineer, Big Data

Java
Python
Scala
Kafka
  • 5+ years of industry experience in big data infrastructure or data warehouse engineering/business intelligence
  • Solid experience in one of the languages: Java/Scala/Python
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • Experience with big data infrastructure (Hadoop/Spark/Flink/Kafka/Airflow/Presto)
  • Must be able to work in-office for collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months

Benefits For Sr. Software Engineer, Big Data

Equity
  • Competitive salary range: $149,600—$308,000 USD
  • Equity compensation
  • Flexible work arrangement (PinFlex model)

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