Is the Software Engineer II, Android role remote?

It's hybrid — Pinterest expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US.

What's the salary range?

Pinterest lists $118,938–$244,872 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer II, Android role.

Where is the role based?

Pinterest is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java, Kotlin.

What seniority level is this role?

Pinterest targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Software Engineer II, Android role at Pinterest.

Software Engineer II, Android at Pinterest

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Software Engineer II for Android at Pinterest will engage in the full product development lifecycle, from ideation to implementation, while focusing on building scalable frameworks and features. Proficiency in Kotlin or Java, along with a solid understanding of Android best practices, is essential for success. This position is ideal for engineers with at least two years of experience who are eager to collaborate with cross-functional teams and leverage AI to enhance their workflow. Pinterest fosters a culture of innovation, encouraging team members to take initiative and drive impactful projects.

Joblaze insights

Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Pinterest's career page.
Pinterest has 195 other open roles including Lead Ads Product Marketing Manager, Sr. Programmatic Tech Operations Specialist , Sr. Client Account Manager, Home.
1596 active Java roles on Joblaze right now.
347 active Kotlin roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is below the typical range for Mobile roles (median ~$190,000).
Pays more than 19% of the 730 salaried Java roles we track (median $160,872). See Java salary trends

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer II, Android role remote?: It's hybrid — Pinterest expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US.
What's the salary range?: Pinterest lists $118,938–$244,872 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 2 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer II, Android role.
Where is the role based?: Pinterest is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java, Kotlin.
What seniority level is this role?: Pinterest targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer II, Android role at Pinterest.

From the original posting

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 flexibility 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 here.

We are looking for inquisitive, well-rounded Android engineers to join our [Platform / Product] engineering teams. Working closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you’ll play an important role in enabling the newest technologies and experiences. You will build robust frameworks & features. You will empower both developers and Pinners alike. You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems. Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that’s required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you’ll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release.

What you’ll do:

Contribute to and lead each step of the product development process, from ideation to implementation to release; from rapidly prototyping, running A/B tests, to architecting and building solutions that can scale to support all Pinners
Support millions of users and enable colleagues by ensuring excellence in core pieces that are shared throughout the application
Drive changes that improve the entire app such as modularization, implementing image/video loading, RTL text, dependency injection, and reusable UI components
Grow as an engineer by working with world-class peers on varied and high impact projects
Use AI to accelerate team execution, system design, and decision-making, applying sound judgment to validate outputs and ensure correctness and quality.
Use AI for faster execution (draft, prototype, outline)

What we’re looking for:

2+ years of industry Android application development experience, building consumer or business facing products
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience.
Deep understanding of Android development and best practices in Kotlin and/or Java, e.g. Activity Lifecycle, memory management, etc.
Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code that may be used by many other engineers
Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in your day-to-day workflow for relevant outputs.
Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work (e.g., testing, source-checking, data validation, peer review).
High integrity and ownership: you protect sensitive data, avoid over-reliance on AI, and remain accountable for final decisions and deliverables.

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times every 6-months and therefore can be situated anywhere in the country.

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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. The position is also eligible for equity. 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 here.

US based applicants only

$118,938—$244,872 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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 this form for support.

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.

Software Engineer II, Android

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