companyPinterest logo

Staff Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

PinterestZurich, CH
On-site Full-time

Clicking Apply Now takes you to AutoApply where you can tailor your resume and apply.


Unlock Your Potential

Generate Job-Optimized Resume

One Click And Our AI Optimizes Your Resume to Match The Job Description.

Is Your Resume Optimized For This Role?

Find Out If You're Highlighting The Right Skills And Fix What's Missing

Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

What You’ll DoDefine and lead the multi-year technical strategy for Pinterest's Cloud Infrastructure platform, emphasizing our Kubernetes-based PinCompute system that supports thousands of services and vast data volumes. Guide the design and implementation of intricate, cross-team infrastructure projects, including service mesh integration, multi-region setups, and enhanced developer platform capabilities. Collaborate with diverse teams throughout Pinterest to modernize our infrastructure stack, increasing developer efficiency while minimizing operational complexity and costs. Architect robust solutions for essential infrastructure challenges such as auto-scaling, resource optimization, traffic management, and service reliability at Pinterest scale. Promote the adoption of cloud-native methodologies and technologies within the engineering organization, establishing best practices and reference architectures. Provide technical guidance during critical incidents and develop solutions to mitigate future occurrences. Engage with the wider Kubernetes and cloud-native community through open-source contributions and conference presentations.

About the job

About Pinterest:

Join millions around the globe who turn to our platform for creative inspiration, fresh ideas, and the planning of unforgettable memories. At Pinterest, our mission is to empower everyone to discover inspiration that leads to a fulfilling life, starting with our incredible team behind the product.

Explore a career where you can spark innovation for millions, turn your passions into growth opportunities, and celebrate each other’s unique experiences while embracing flexibility to excel in your work. Crafting a career you love is within reach.

Pinterest serves over 500 million users worldwide, processing billions of requests daily. Our Cloud Platform team is responsible for the fundamental infrastructure technology that supports Pinterest's entire ecosystem. We are developing PinCompute, a next-generation Kubernetes-based platform designed to manage all of Pinterest’s workloads and services, representing a significant transformation in our deployment and operational practices at scale.

We are seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to spearhead the technical strategy and execution of our cloud infrastructure initiatives. You will influence how our engineers build and deploy services, driving innovation in areas such as container orchestration, service mesh, developer experience, and cloud-native architectures at internet scale.

About Pinterest

Pinterest is an innovative platform where millions of users find inspiration and transform their ideas into reality. Our mission is to empower creativity and provide a space for users to explore endless possibilities, fueled by the diverse experiences of our team.

Similar jobs

Tailoring 0 resumes

We'll move completed jobs to Ready to Apply automatically.