# Sr. Staff Software Engineer, Big Data Platform

**Company:** [Pinterest](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pinterest)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Experience:** 10+ years
**Skills:** Apache Flink, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Ray, PyTorch, TensorFlow, Java, Go, Scala, Python, AWS, Big Data, Machine Learning
**Posted:** 2026-08-25

> Leads the strategy, architecture, and development of large-scale data infrastructure powering big data and AI applications. Requires 10+ years of industry experience, deep expertise in Kubernetes and big data technologies, and proficiency in a programming language.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and technical direction of Pinterest’s data infrastructure for big data and AI applications.
- Build and scale infrastructure frameworks for petabyte-scale datasets, including compute engines, job management, resource management, scheduling, and remote shuffling.
- Partner with internal customers on critical business use cases that rely on big data.
- Provide company-wide technical leadership on reliable, fast, and efficient data processing and storage at scale.
- Contribute to the team’s technical vision and long-term roadmap.

## Requirements
- 10+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of technical excellence.
- 5+ years building and supporting large-scale Kubernetes or big data platforms.
- Deep knowledge of big data and machine learning technologies, such as Flink, Spark, Presto, Kubernetes, Ray, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Java, Go, Scala, or Python.
- Experience with Kubernetes and AWS technologies.
- Exceptional collaboration skills, including navigating ambiguity, making tradeoffs, and aligning stakeholders on priorities and progress.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

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