Staff Software Engineer, Storage Services @Pinterest

Overview

The role of Staff Software Engineer, Storage Services at Pinterest involves leading the technical strategy and execution of storage infrastructure initiatives, focusing on large-scale online structured data storage and complex graph data structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to a team focused on building reliable and efficient storage systems.
• Lead the architecture and evolution of online structured storage services.
• Drive initiatives to modernize the storage tech stack, enhancing reliability and cost efficiency.
• Improve query throughput and latency across large datasets.
• Utilize AI to accelerate design and automate operational tasks.
• Participate in the on-call rotation, monitoring and resolving critical issues.
• Mentor senior engineers and foster technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering with distributed systems.
• Experience in managing core infrastructure systems at scale, particularly in storage.
• Hands-on experience with reliable, high-availability systems.
• Understanding of distributed SQL or NoSQL databases or graph-oriented data stores.
• Experience with modern distributed storage technologies, including TiDB.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C/C++.
• Experience leveraging AI for development and operations.

Benefits

Information regarding the culture and benefits available for this position can be found on the company’s website.

Location

Remote – Applicants must be located in the United States and may be required to collaborate in-person 1-2 times/month.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the company's career page.

Deadline

The application deadline is not stated.