Job description

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

Software Engineer II, Security

Pinterest’s Security team is seeking a Software Engineer with solid knowledge in security best practices in software engineering. You will build solutions that address product security risks effectively. You will be responsible for developing security libraries and frameworks that benefit the entire engineering community at PInterest. You will work with cross-functional teams to improve our overall application security posture and make our products more secure.

What you’ll do:

Own team level projects from end to end and contribute to organizational initiatives
Design, develop, and maintain security libraries and frameworks used across diverse engineering teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices
Conduct security design reviews and code reviews to identify potential security gaps
Contribute to incident response efforts

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in software development with a focus on security practices and frameworks
Strong software engineering skills and proficiency in programming languages like Python and Java
Solid understanding of common web and mobile vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the attacker mindset to anticipate potential vulnerabilities
Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across teams
Enthusiastic about teaching and mentoring others on security topics to promote a culture of security awareness
Past experience in API security and account security is a plus
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience

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 let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
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 Diversity:

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.

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