Security Software Engineer II, Security Operations

About the role

Pinterest is a platform where millions of people discover creative ideas, dream about new possibilities, and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. We are on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and we are seeking candidates who are passionate about using technology to enhance our users' experiences.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve security tooling, automations, and services that support Security Operations.
• Write production-ready code, infrastructure-as-code, and technical documentation with a high bar for quality and reliability.
• Improve security workflows such as access controls, cloud guardrails, service hardening, and inbound security requests.
• Partner with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps and deliver practical security solutions.
• Troubleshoot production issues, improve runbooks, and help maintain healthy, reliable systems.
• Contribute to technical designs, project plans, and retrospectives, while clearly communicating progress, risks, and blockers.
• Use AI to speed up repeatable engineering work such as prototyping, documentation, and code improvements, while validating quality and correctness.
• Use AI to summarize operational signals, surface patterns, and reduce manual toil, while protecting sensitive data and maintaining accountability for final outputs.

Requirements

• Experience in cloud, security, and/or software engineering including building and operating production services, automations, or internal tools.
• Experience in cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code, especially in environments such as AWS and Terraform.
• Experience in writing and reviewing production-quality code, debugging issues, and delivering reliable solutions with clear documentation.
• Experience in operational security, platform security, or security engineering work such as access management, cloud security, service hardening, or security tooling.
• Experience working independently on projects with clear goals, breaking work into milestones, and communicating progress and tradeoffs to teammates and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve speed and quality in day-to-day engineering work, while maintaining strong judgment and verification practices.
• Demonstrated ability to critically evaluate AI-assisted output through testing, validation, source-checking, or peer review before shipping work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of security principles and practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners).

Benefits

At Pinterest, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. We also provide flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment that encourages innovation and creativity.

Pay

$123,696—$254,667 USD

Schedule

This role requires in-office collaboration 1-2 times every 6 months. Positions in this role can be located anywhere in the country.

Relocation Statement

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

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.