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PinterestStaff Software Engineer, Web Product Enablement
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where millions of users find inspiration and plan ideas. The company seeks a Staff Software Engineer, Web Product Enablement to…
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Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where millions of users find inspiration and plan ideas. The company seeks a Staff Software Engineer, Web Product Enablement to join its team in New York. This full-time position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be in the office one to two times per quarter for in-person collaboration. In this role, the successful candidate will shape the technical direction of the web…
Job Description
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform where millions of users find inspiration and plan ideas. The company seeks a Staff Software Engineer, Web Product Enablement to join its team in New York. This full-time position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring employees to be in the office one to two times per quarter for in-person collaboration.
In this role, the successful candidate will shape the technical direction of the web development layer used by product engineers. The work centers heavily on data fetching within a hybrid GraphQL and REST ecosystem, while also encompassing web architecture, frameworks, and developer experience. The position suits an experienced web engineer skilled in client-side data architecture who can guide technical strategy, establish reusable patterns, and support hundreds of product engineers in delivering scalable web experiences.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive technical direction for foundational web capabilities, focusing primarily on data fetching.
- Evaluate current client-side frameworks, tooling, and patterns to find high-impact improvement opportunities.
- Lead platform investments aimed at simplifying development, reducing friction, and ensuring product engineering consistency.
- Collaborate with product, platform, design, and infrastructure groups to establish scalable technical architecture.
- Guide the evolution of data fetching across a hybrid GraphQL and REST environment.
- Set best practices, reusable abstractions, and technical guidance to enhance code health and maintainability.
- Mentor engineering staff and steer technical decisions via architecture reviews and design discussions.
- Contribute to a high-scale web platform supporting millions of users and hundreds of developers.
Requirements
- Over 8 years of web software engineering background designing, building, and evolving client-side data architecture in large-scale applications.
- Expert coding proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript, with Python listed as optional.
- Strong technical understanding of caching, consistency, latency, reliability, and developer ergonomics.
- Experience working across both GraphQL and REST systems.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex systems and lead cross-team execution on platform investments.
- Background in establishing reusable patterns, standards, and documentation for teams.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Node.js, server-side rendering techniques, and GraphQL frameworks such as Relay.
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Base salary range between $177,185 and $364,795 USD for US-based applicants.
- Eligibility for equity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote policy for this role?
The position is based in New York on a hybrid model. Employees are required to be in the office one to two times per quarter for in-person collaboration and can reside anywhere in the country.
Is relocation assistance provided for this position?
No, relocation assistance is not available for this role.
What is the salary range for the Staff Software Engineer position?
For US-based applicants, the base salary range is $177,185 to $364,795 USD, and the position is also eligible for equity.
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