Web Software Engineer, Pinterest

Core and Monetization

$106.1-219.1k

+ Equity

React
CSS
TypeScript
Redux
JavaScript
GraphQL
Node.js
Jest
Next.js
Keep
Relay
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US
San Francisco Bay Area

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Pinterest

Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

Job no longer available

Pinterest

Visual bookmarking tool for saving & discovering creative ideas

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Job no longer available

$106.1-219.1k

+ Equity

React
CSS
TypeScript
Redux
JavaScript
GraphQL
Node.js
Jest
Next.js
Keep
Relay
Mid and Senior level
Remote in US
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BLifestyleSocialDigital MediaSocial MediaAdvertising

Company mission

To bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love.

Role

Who you are

  • We’re looking for someone who is passionate about front-end, has a growth mindset and isn’t afraid to give their opinion on how we can improve
  • 3+ years of experience in Web development and a deep understanding of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP protocol and how the web works
  • Expertise with technologies such as React, Redux (or other state management solutions), Relay, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest and React Testing Library
  • Good knowledge of build tools such as Webpack, Turbopack, or Vite
  • Familiarity with Node.js, server-side rendering techniques, and frameworks such as Next.js
  • Track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects across multiple organizations and being a champion of developer experience, performance and quality
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to make platform improvements, test functionality, and evangelize adoption of platform features
  • Love for Web and drive to keep up-to-date with new technologies, trends and best practices in client architecture

What the job involves

  • As a Software Engineer in the Web Platform Team you will drive initiatives that empower developers to build modern world-class web experiences for our Pinners with high productivity, performance and quality
  • You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems
  • Build robust frameworks and features that empower hundreds of developers and support millions of users
  • Enable developers to work more effectively by improving foundational web architecture, builds, CI/CD and testing capabilities
  • Drive changes that improve overall developer experience for all web engineers across Pinterest
  • Identify site-wide challenges; propose, test, and ship solutions
  • Champion and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that improve the Web platform
  • Increase web stability, scalability, performance and accessibility by implementing the best web development standards
  • Mentor team members and participate actively in design and code reviews, team processes and architectural decisions

Otta's take

Sam Franklin headshot

Sam Franklin

CEO of Otta

Inspiration and ideas can pop into your head at any time, and with the growth of social media and networking, sharing these interests and gaining exposure has never been easier. Pinterest exists to display these moments visually, as a kind of digital pinboard allowing users to save and share digital images which have inspired them.

Pinterest's emphasis on visual discovery has differentiated it from competitors and created a more positive and fulfilling experience for its users. Pinterest in many ways provides a respite from the ceaseless negativity that plagues social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and this is perhaps responsible for its userbase expanding to 450 million users in 2022, driven by uptake mostly outside of North America.

Pinterest has not been immune to woes affecting the global tech sector and made about 5% of its workforce redundant at the end of 2022 and the start of 2023. Having restructured to face a challenging climate, it is well-positioned to resume its growth, which has increased consistently year on year. Its immediate goals are to continue to grow its user base and expand the uptake of its short video product, which it aims to monetize.

Insights

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9% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Company HQ

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

Founders

Worked as a Product Specialist at Google for 2 years before leaving to work on his own apps, which led to founding Pinterest


People progressing

Joined as Marketing Lead, promoted to Head of Growth Ops for English-speaking markets after 3 years. They've have since been promoted to Global Head of Editorial, a position they started in 2022.

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