Senior Backend Engineer

Pinterest is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). 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: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Flexible working hours across US time zones 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: • 5+ years of relevant experience • US work authorization • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases Nice to have: • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear) • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning