Pinterest is seeking a principal software engineer to lead the development of its data infrastructure for big data and AI applications. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies at a massive scale to enhance user experiences on the platform. The engineer will provide strategic direction and technical leadership while collaborating with various teams to address critical business needs. This position offers the opportunity to shape the future of data processing and storage at Pinterest.

• 12+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of technical excellence
• 8+ years of experience building and supporting large scalable Kubernetes or big data platforms
• Deep knowledge of big data and machine learning technologies such as Flink, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Ray, and PyTorch/TensorFlow
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages including Java, Go, Scala, or Python
• Experience with Kubernetes and AWS technologies
• Exceptional collaboration skills with cross-functional partners
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience

• Lead the strategy and technical direction of Pinterest’s data infrastructure for big data and AI applications
• Build and scale data infrastructure frameworks to process petabyte-scale datasets
• Work with internal customers on critical business use cases that rely on big data
• Provide thought leadership on data processing and storage efficiency at scale
• Contribute to the team’s technical vision and long-term roadmap