Sr. Software Engineer

pinterest· Data Engineering
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📍 Dublin, IE

About this role

About Pinterest:

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.

Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible.

At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.

Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.

Pinterest's Data Privacy Engineering team builds access control, auditing, and data handling services and solutions used across the company to power Pinterest experiences. AI is transforming how software is built, data is analyzed, and users interact with software. We're looking for a Senior Engineer based in Dublin to help build the next generation of Data Privacy solutions for AI platforms, ensuring agents interact with data responsibly and transparently.

What you’ll do: 

  • Design services and processes used to safely onboard new AI use cases
  • Create isolated environments to enable secure agent-driven data processing without direct data exposure
  • Design and maintain an auditing pipeline to monitor and log all AI sandbox data egress
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering teams across Pinterest to identify and tackle new data privacy challenges

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong coding and problem-solving skills, with the ability to contribute hands-on across multiple technology stacks
  • Strong cross-team communication skills with the ability to plan and execute complex, multi-stakeholder projects
  • Hands-on experience with AI-based engineering
  • Some understanding of access controls, security systems, or data governance frameworks
  • Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms is a strong plus
  • Comfort with experiment-driven development and an eagerness to tackle novel, ambiguous technical challenges
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as Computer Science, 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 recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times/quarter 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.

Location based applicants
€92.223—€161.390 EUR

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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.
 
By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Sr. Software Engineer position at pinterest located?
This Sr. Software Engineer role at pinterest is based in Dublin, IE. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Sr. Software Engineer at pinterest belong to?
This Sr. Software Engineer position is part of the Data Engineering department at pinterest. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Sr. Software Engineer position at pinterest?
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When was the Sr. Software Engineer job at pinterest posted?
This Sr. Software Engineer position at pinterest was posted on May 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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