Software Engineer II, Web

Toronto, ON, CA·Posted today

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<div class="content-intro">About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/our-life/pinflex/">flexibility</a> to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/our-philosophy-on-ai-in-hiring/">here</a>.</div>At Pinterest, our Web Platform Team is on a mission: empower developers to deliver world-class web experiences for millions of Pinners, with unmatched productivity, performance, and quality. If you’re passionate about building for scale, enjoy working up and down the stack, and thrive in a culture of courageous thinking, we want you on our team. Here, your opinions matter, your creativity is valued, and you’ll have the autonomy to launch new initiatives—seeing them through from concept to release. Let’s shape the very foundation of Pinterest’s web platform together. <h3>What you’ll do:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Elevate Developer Impact: Design and build robust frameworks and tools that empower hundreds of engineers and support millions of users.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Drive Platform Excellence: Improve foundational web architecture, build systems, CI/CD, and testing capabilities to unlock new levels of developer efficiency.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead Lasting Change: Identify and solve cross-cutting site-wide challenges; propose, prototype, and deliver scalable solutions.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Champion Developer Experience: Partner across teams to drive transformative, cross-functional initiatives that improve everything from performance and accessibility to build speed and reliability.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Uplift Code and Culture: Mentor colleagues, participate in code/design reviews, and help set the architectural vision for our web platform.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Leverage AI Thoughtfully: Use AI to accelerate execution (prototyping, documentation, testing) and drive insights, always ensuring quality and accuracy.</li> </ul> <h3>What we’re looking for:</h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Deep Platform Knowledge: 3+ years in FullStack/Web development, with mastery of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP, and browser fundamentals.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Modern Tech Stack Skills: Experience with React, Redux (or other state tools), Relay, GraphQL, TypeScript, Jest, and React Testing Library.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Build & Release Expertise: Strong familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Turbopack, Vite), CI/CD flows, and scalable architectures.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Server & SSR Savvy: Experience with Node.js, server-side rendering, and frameworks like Next.js.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Polyglot Mindset: Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, Go—or the drive to pick up new languages as needed.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven Platform Impact: History of leading large-scale, multi-team projects that elevate developer experience and product quality.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Exemplary Communication: Skilled at collaborating and influencing across engineering, testing, and platform adoption efforts.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Passion for the Web: Relentlessly up-to-date on new technologies and best-in-class client architectures.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">AI Fluency: Track record using AI to boost speed, quality, and insight—plus the rigor to validate AI-driven work.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Integrity & Ownership: You protect data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and champion accountability at every step.</li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;">Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience.</li> </ul> This job posting is for an open vacancy. Please note that the company utilizes artificial intelligence to screen applicants for the positions. Relocation Statement: <ul> <li>This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our <a class="text-blue-500" href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinflex" target="_blank">PinFlex page</a> to learn more about our flexible work model.</li> </ul> In-Office Requirement Statement: <ul> <li>We prioritize flexibility, but believe in the power of in-person connection. This role requires occasional onsite collaboration (1-2 times per quarter), so you can be located anywhere in Ontario.</li> </ul>   #LI-REMOTE #LI-AD1<div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description">At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found <a href="https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinterest-life/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.pinterestcareers.com/pinterest-life/&source=gmail&ust=1770743824344000&usg=AOvVaw0ss54QBr7ef_koVV3Pe9v5">here</a>.</div><div class="title">Canada based applicants only</div><div class="pay-range">$139,378—$189,378 CAD</div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion">Our Commitment to Inclusion: <div>Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete <a href="https://forms.gle/sS24D4WboEKUZMQK6">this form</a> for support.</div> <div> </div> <div>By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.</div></div>

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