Principal Platform Engineer, Platform

Pinterest is hiring a Principal Platform Engineer, Platform to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Platform Engineer, Platform, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a part-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Paid parental leave How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Pinterest is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)