Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Pinterest is a global platform where millions of people come to find new ideas and inspiration every day. As a Staff Backend Engineer on the Identity team, you'll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems for authentication, authorization, and account management. You'll work in a collaborative environment, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure our identity solutions are robust, secure, and scalable.

The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to systems that impact millions of users worldwide. You'll be part of Pinterest's mission to help people find inspiration and create a life they love. The position embraces Pinterest's PinFlex work model, offering flexibility in how and where you work.

As a technical leader, you'll not only contribute to complex engineering challenges but also mentor junior engineers and help shape the technical direction of the Identity team. You'll be involved in architectural decisions, code reviews, and technical roadmap planning, making a significant impact on Pinterest's infrastructure and user experience.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in backend development, experience with scalable systems, and excellent communication skills. You'll have the opportunity to work on challenging problems in authentication and authorization while contributing to Pinterest's positive corner of the internet.

Working at Pinterest means joining a company that values diverse perspectives and creates an inclusive environment. The role offers the flexibility of remote work with quarterly in-person collaboration sessions, allowing you to maintain work-life balance while staying connected with your team.