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Staff Software Engineer, Programmatic Ads

Pinterest

. Lead one or two partner integrations with product managers, data scientists, cross-functional teams, and external partners .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $177,185 - $364,795 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend software engineering, particularly in large-scale distributed systems, while leveraging AI to enhance decision-making and system design. Proven ability to mentor teams, optimize ad performance, and drive technical excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

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Backend Software EngineeringAI ImplementationAd Serving Platform ExperienceData ValidationMentorship and Leadership

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Hard Skills
Software Development LifecycleSystem DesignPrototypingA/B TestingData AnalysisTechnical DesignProgrammatic Ad OptimizationTooling DevelopmentLarge-Scale Distributed SystemsCritical Evaluation
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingAnalytical MindsetStakeholder AlignmentHigh Integrity
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
Industry Keywords
Ad ProductsSupply-Side PlatformDemand-Side PlatformAd ExchangeData Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Distributed Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead one or two partner integrations with product managers, data scientists, cross-functional teams, and external partners
  • Understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
  • Use AI to accelerate team execution, system design, and decision-making while validating outputs for correctness and quality
  • Drive the full software development lifecycle, including ideation, technical design, prototyping, development, and release
  • Drive problem-solving and product iterations using A/B testing
  • Establish and maintain technical excellence and production quality
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide design and coding feedback
  • Optimize programmatic ad performance across latency, conversion, engagement, and fill rate
  • Build internal tools for cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of hands-on backend software engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with ad serving platform, ad exchange, supply-side platform, or demand-side platform
  • Passion for working on ad products
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to guide decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to use AI to accelerate team execution, system design, and decision-making, with sound judgment in validating outputs
  • Strong track record of critical evaluation and verification of AI-assisted work, including testing, source-checking, data validation, or peer review
  • High integrity and ownership, including protecting sensitive data and accountability for final decisions and deliverables
  • Demonstrated ability to transform an engineering workflow using AI from pilot to broad adoption through tooling, enablement, and change leadership, with clear metrics

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity eligibility
  • Flexible work model / PinFlex
  • In-person collaboration once a month
  • Equal opportunity employment
  • Medical or religious accommodation support