Principal Engineer, Big Data Platform
Pinterest · San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US
About this role
**Principal Engineer, Big Data Platform** **About the Role:** Lead the next generation of data infrastructure at Pinterest, powering mission-critical big data and AI applications at exabyte scale. Work with cutting-edge technologies like Flink, Spark, and Kubernetes. **What You'll Do:** • Lead strategy and technical direction of Pinterest's data infrastructure • Build and scale frameworks to process petabytes-scale datasets • Work with internal customers on critical business use cases • Provide thought leadership on reliable, efficient data processing at scale • Contribute to technical vision and long-term roadmap **What We're Looking For:** • 12+ years of industry experience with proven technical excellence • 8+ years building large-scale Kubernetes or big data platforms • Deep knowledge of big data/ML technologies (Flink, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Ray, PyTorch/TensorFlow) • Proficiency in Java, Go, Scala, or Python • Experience with Kubernetes and AWS • Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent) **Work Arrangement:** • Remote-eligible with 1-2 in-office days per quarter • No relocation assistance **Compensation (US-based applicants):** $242,634 — $499,541 USD + equity **Equal Opportunity Employer:** Pinterest considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.
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