Staff Software Engineer (Batch Processing Platform)

About this role

• We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer to help us build a high-performance, efficient, and easy to use batch processing platform and infrastructure at Pinterest
• You’ll be working on some of the most exciting big data open source technologies such as Spark, Presto/Trino, Iceberg, etc. at the scale of hundreds of petabytes of data to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love
• Design, implement, and optimize Pinterest’s batch processing infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs
• Lead technical projects and initiatives, driving them to completion
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices and architecture
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of data systems

• 6+ years of experience building and supporting large scalable big data infrastructure/platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Scala, or Python
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a drive for innovation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Proven skills in designing and maintaining scalable data infrastructure
• Extensive experience with big data query technologies such as Spark SQL or Presto/Trino