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Sr. Security Software Engineer, Security Operations

Pinterest
Location
San Francisco, CA, US; Remote, US
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Security
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Experience designing, building and operating complex production systems in security engineering, cloud infrastructure, platform engineering or a related area.
  • Strong experience with AWS security architecture, Terraform and infrastructure-as-code, ideally in large-scale or multi-account environments.
  • Experience in one or more relevant areas such as cloud governance, CI/CD security, vulnerability management, security automation, compliance platforms or developer security tooling.
  • Demonstrated ownership of complex or ambiguous technical initiatives, including defining architecture, evaluating tradeoffs and delivering impact beyond a single team.
  • Strong software engineering judgment across system design, APIs, reliability, observability, testing and the safe operation of security-critical systems.
  • Ability to influence technical decisions, communicate complex risks clearly and raise engineering effectiveness through design reviews, mentorship and responsible use of AI.
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Software Engineer at Pinterest, you will lead the technical direction of Security Operations, focusing on building and maintaining systems that enhance cloud infrastructure security and automate compliance. Your role will involve designing scalable security controls, integrating security practices into engineering workflows, and collaborating across teams to improve security processes and accountability.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $155,584 — $320,320 USD
  • Eligible for equity
Things to weigh
  • In-office collaboration required 1-2 times every 6 months, which may affect remote work flexibility.
  • No relocation assistance offered for this position.
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