As a Web Engineer , you will drive initiatives that empower developers to build modern world-class web experiences for our Pinners with high productivity, performance and quality. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about front-end, has a growth mindset and isn’t afraid to give their opinion on how we can improve. You’ll have the opportunity to find creative solutions to thought-provoking problems. Even better, because we covet the kind of courageous thinking that’s required in order for big bets and smart risks to pay off, you’ll be invited to create and drive new initiatives, seeing them from inception through to technical design, implementation, and release.

What you’ll do:

• Build robust frameworks and features that empower hundreds of developers and support millions of users
• Enable developers to work more effectively by improving foundational web architecture, builds, CI/CD and testing capabilities
• Drive changes that improve overall developer experience for all web engineers across Pinterest
• Identify site-wide challenges; propose, test, and ship solutions
• Champion and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that improve the Web platform
• Increase web stability, scalability, performance and accessibility by implementing the best web development standards
• Mentor team members and participate actively in design and code reviews, team processes and architectural decisions

What we’re looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Web Development 
• Deep understanding of JavaScript, CSS, DOM, HTTP protocol and how the web works
• Expertise with technologies such as React, Redux (or other state management solutions)
• Expertise in building product experiences on Desktop Web and Mobile Web
• Experience working with API in order to build frontend features
• Understanding of Web best practices
• Strong technical skills. Ability to dive into new stacks and codebases to form a deep understanding of our system
• Understands the importance of and value in creating and executing on best practices as well as keeping up to date with new technologies
• Track record of delivering large, cross-functional projects across multiple organizations and being a champion of developer experience, performance and quality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams to make platform improvements, test functionality, and evangelize adoption of platform features
• Love for Web and drive to keep up-to-date with new technologies, trends and best practices in client architecture

Relocation Statement:

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance and candidates that apply should be based and legally authorized to work in Mexico. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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