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Sr. Software Engineer, Web

Join Pinterest as a Senior Software Engineer to build impactful web features that inspire creativity for millions of users.

Location
San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US
Compensation
$149.6k–$308k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · Hybrid

Posted by employer 2 years ago

First seen on Joblaze 4 days ago

Last verified on the company career page 16 hours ago

Skills & Technologies

What you'll build

  • Create and launch user-facing features for Desktop and Mobile Web
  • Contribute through every stage of product development
  • Partner closely across design, product, and backend
  • Suggest new ideas and features for Pinners
  • Employ automated testing and best practices

Must have

  • Deep understanding of Web development and best practices in React/Redux
  • 5+ years of industry Web application development experience
  • Experience in writing reliable and maintainable code
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve workflow
  • Strong track record of critical evaluation of AI-assisted work

Practical constraints

  • This position is not eligible for relocation assistance
  • Requires occasional onsite collaboration (1-2 times per quarter)

AI in the day-to-day

Use AI for rapid prototyping, information synthesis, documentation, and more.

Requirements

Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Visa
No sponsorship (stated in posting)

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options Remote Work

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will focus on developing user-facing features for both Desktop and Mobile Web, collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers. Proficiency in React and Redux, along with a strong foundation in web application development, is essential for success. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who are adept at mentoring and have a keen interest in leveraging AI to enhance their workflow. Pinterest emphasizes a collaborative environment, requiring occasional in-person meetings to foster team connections.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed 4 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 25, 2026. Last confirmed on Pinterest's careers page September 29, 2026.
  • Salary band is below the typical range for Frontend roles (median ~$180,000).
  • Starts above 13% of 45 comparable senior frontend roles in United States that list React we track (median $186,065 across 29 companies). See React salary trends
  • React appears in 81.7% of 71 comparable senior frontend roles in United States; Redux appears in 1.4% of 71 comparable senior frontend roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Sr. Software Engineer, Web 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 $149,600–$308,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Software Engineer, Web 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: React, Redux.
What seniority level is this role?
Pinterest targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Sr. Software Engineer, Web role at Pinterest.

From the original posting

About Pinterest:

At Pinterest, we’re seeking curious, versatile Web Engineers to join our Product Engineering teams. You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible on the web—delivering delightful, cutting-edge experiences for millions of Pinners around the world.

This is your opportunity to shape the future of inspiration—bringing bold product ideas to life, owning projects end to end, and driving innovations that empower both our users and fellow engineers. If you love solving complex problems, embrace new technologies, and care deeply about user experience, we’d love to have you onboard.

What you’ll do:

  • Build for Impact: Create and launch powerful, user-facing features for Desktop and Mobile Web that help spark creativity and inspire our global community.
  • Full Product Ownership: Contribute through every stage—from rapid prototyping and A/B testing to architecting, building, and scaling solutions that reach millions.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely across design, product, and backend to deliver seamless, end-to-end functionality.
  • Drive Innovation: Advocate for Pinners by suggesting new ideas and features, and use your product sense to shape what’s next.
  • Quality Engineering: Employ automated testing and best practices to deliver reliable, maintainable code—taking full ownership of your work.
  • Mentor & Connect: Share your expertise through mentoring teammates, leading code reviews, and contributing to technical decision-making.
  • Leverage AI Thoughtfully: Use AI for rapid prototyping, information synthesis, documentation, and more—always validating results to drive speed, quality, and innovation.

What we’re looking for:

  • Deep understanding of Web development and best practices in React/Redux
  • 5+ years of industry Web application development experience, building consumer or business facing products
  • Experience in following best practices in writing reliable and maintainable code that may be used by many other engineers
  • Ability to keep up-to-date with new technologies to understand what should be incorporated
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
  • 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:
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our flexible work model.

In-Office Requirement:
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 the US.

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.

US based applicants only
$149,600—$308,000 USD

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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