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Date Posted:
2026-02-17Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CA-GOLETA-H03 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H03Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Principal Software Engineer to be an active participant in the software development team for Electronic Warfare (EW) projects, working with cutting edge technologies in products that protect our warfighters.
What You Will Do:
- Technical leadership and participation on collaborative, cross-disciplined integrated product teams, often employing agile system and software development operations to plan, specify, design, test, and integrate complex software and systems solutions.
- Responsibilities include inventions and innovations of new products and technologies, from architecture and design, through integration, lab test and field test.
- Collaborating effectively with other disciplines and senior technical staff, in addition to producing planning and technical work products for internal customers to form original solutions to complex problems.
- Developing software requirements and FPGA level interface requirements derived from system level requirements, developing associated architectures, performing simulations and analysis and testing of the software in a laboratory setting.
- Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems, firmware, electrical and software engineers. Think out-of-the box to root-cause issues and develop creative resolutions.
- Handle fast pace and dynamic product development environment including engagement with Systems' and Electrical Engineers
- This position will require occasional business-related travel.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) AND a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Experience in software design, development, integration and test utilizing C / C++.
- Experience with embedded microprocessors, system on a chip software design, FPGAs, high-speed transceivers, DDR, flash memories, block diagrams, signal analyses or signal generation.
- Experience developing real-time applications on embedded platforms, including bare metal (no-OS), embedded Linux, or Windows environments.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Existing Secret security clearance.
- Electronic Warfare Electronic Attack/Electronic Support (EA/ES), Radar, or Secure Communications technology knowledge.
- Experience with .NET C# using WPF and MVVM.
- Tool familiarity: Visual Studio, Vitis, TortoiseSVN, Jenkins, Jira, Collaborator.
- DevSecOps background including pipeline toolset use and creation.
- Lab experience in product testing using logic analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, and system on chip debugging tools.
- Experience with interfaces and bus standards such as: VME, PCI, PCIe, VPX, or Gb Ethernet.
- Experience in software lifecycle phases: software architecture, system/software requirements analysis, design, implementation, verification testing, system integration, and post-delivery maintenance.
- Experience with Radar technology, machine languages.
- Experience with software algorithm development.
- Experienced in Agile development processes.
- Experience with machine learning.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
A total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
- Relocation Eligible – Relocation assistance available
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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: EW
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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Location: Oceanside, CA 92056
Duration: 9+ Months
Responsibilities:
- Works on the design, modifications, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and manufacturing processes.
- Works on engineering planning, financial justification, start-up activities, scale-up processes, implementation, process improvements, and validation.
- Performs evaluation studies and troubleshooting on manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Generates and reviews required engineering and manufacturing documentation.
- Provides accurate budget estimates for capital equipment and projects.
- Independently resolves manufacturing engineering issues of complex scope.
- Independently manages assigned projects through completion.
- Participates in cross-functional project teams.
- May coordinate contract personnel through completion of assignments; may guide other manufacturing process engineers.
- Purchases machinery, equipment, tools, raw materials, packaging materials, parts, services, and supplies necessary for the operation of a pharmaceutical organization.
- Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine the feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives.
- Compiles information from periodicals, catalogs, and other sources to keep informed on price trends and manufacturing processes.
- Confers with vendors and analyzes vendors' operations to determine factors that affect prices and determines the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules.
- Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, follows up on orders placed, verifies delivery, approves payment, and maintains necessary records.
- Utilizes as necessary, established precedents and policies.
You will act as the Staff Mechanical Engineering Owner’s Representative with technical expertise for mechanical engineering issues, design management of in-house and outside resources, code compliance, Disney design standards, documentation, specifications, and life cycle cost analysis for best value. This role also involves close collaboration with other engineering disciplines and multiple Disney project teams including FAM, WDI, Entertainment, and Operations.
You will report to the Senior Manager for MEP Engineering with DLR Architecture & Facilities Engineering.
Act as Owner’s Representative on projects from concept through construction at the Disneyland Resort. Project types will include shops, rides, hotels, shows, maintenance facilities, and nearly any built facility and area development found on our property.
Manage the design and development of contract documents of projects with in-house and outside resources to meet project scopes, schedules and budgets.
Attend, participate, and problem solve during site visits from concept through construction.
Review drawings and specifications and ensure that all projects are designed and executed to applicable codes and statutes
Work with stakeholders to provide civil engineering resources to develop project scope including design, planning and code compliance for estimation and feasibility.
Develop clear technical analyses and recommend frameworks to inform executive review and approval.
Liaison with City officials and external agencies to ensure project scope and implementation is coordinated and compliant with external requirements.
Perform field work to investigate and assess mechanical related infrastructure in the Resort.
Review shop drawing submittals and respond to vendor requests for information per Resort standards.
Coordinate design activities and monitor field installations and demolition work that comply with specifications and code requirements.
Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects, including signing and sealing construction documents when required.
Assist Project and Design Managers to resolve design compliance issues relating to Projects requirements. Support Executive Design Reviews by contributing technical content, analysis, and coordination as requested by Project or Design Management.
10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design, HVAC/DX/VRF/CHW applications, central plant development and operational guidance, hydraulics, hydronics, compressed air, overall kitchen designs and implementation.
~ Ability to support project partners in procurement and construction.
~ Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, ACC, and other engineering-based software.
~ Working knowledge of both National and Local Standards and Codes.
BS Mechanical Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited university.
Current registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of California in good standing.
#Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographical region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Mechanical Engineer – Aerospace Thermal Management Systems (Integration & Packaging)
Location: Onsite – Irvine CA
Industry: Aerospace & Defense
Duration: 6 months and extendable
Role Overview
We are seeking two highly skilled Mechanical Engineers with experience in the Aerospace & Defense sector to support the development and integration of advanced thermal management subsystems used across military and commercial platforms globally.
This role focuses on mechanical subsystem development from a packaging and integration perspective, including enclosure design and integration of electronic and fluid control components such as pumps, compressors, fans, and valves. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing aerospace-grade subsystems within defined volume and interface constraints, ensuring high reliability, environmental robustness, and compliance with industry standards.
These roles will support programs progressing from Preliminary Design Review (PDR) toward Critical Design Review (CDR) and will involve reuse and adaptation of existing product architectures.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical enclosures for aerospace electronic and control subsystems such as thermal management systems and related subsystems
- Package and integrate COTS and custom components into customer-defined volume constraints by integrating components including pumps, compressors, fans, valves, and control electronics
- Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
- Conduct tolerance analysis, GD&T, stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Support prototype builds, integration activities, testing, and validation
- Implement design considerations to satisfy and qualify the environmental requirements (shock, vibration, temperature, humidity, EMI/EMC interface considerations) per MIL standards.
- Collaborate with electrical, controls, thermal, structural, and systems engineering teams
- Participate in root cause analysis and design refinement
- Ensure compliance with aerospace and defense standards and documentation practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in Aerospace & Defense mechanical subsystem development
- U.S. Citizen (No Dual Citizenship)
- Strong mechanical packaging and integration experience
- Experience designing enclosures housing electronics and fluid/mechanical components
- Exposure to thermal management systems (ECS, vapor cycle, or liquid cooling preferred but not mandatory)
- Working knowledge of rotating machinery components (fans, compressors, pumps)
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; strong experience in other platforms acceptable)
- Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with aerospace environmental standards (MIL-STD preferred)
- Experience supporting qualification and validation testing
- Strong understanding of materials selection for aerospace applications
- Ability to work in cross-functional engineering teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience packaging turbomachinery components within constrained aerospace envelopes
- Exposure to controls systems integration
- Knowledge of vibration isolation and shock mitigation techniques
- Experience supporting PDR/CDR processes
- Familiarity with configuration management and aerospace documentation rigor
- Exposure to FMEA, reliability analysis, and lifecycle support
Company Description
DOMINGUEZ GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC is a construction company based in Pomona, CA, specializing in water, sewer, and storm drain projects. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions to our clients, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every project we undertake.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Project Estimator at DOMINGUEZ GENERAL ENGINEERING, INC in Pomona, CA. The Project Estimator will be responsible for cost management, construction estimating, communication, project estimation, and budgeting. They will collaborate with various teams to accurately estimate project costs and ensure successful project completion.
Qualifications
- Must have 10 years plus Estimating in Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain for private and public entities.
- Cost Management, Budgeting, and Project Estimation skills
- Construction Estimating expertise
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret technical data
- Detail-oriented and organized approach to work
- Experience in project management is a plus
- Must be familiar with all upcoming bid websites, Planet bids, bid America, etc.
- Must be able to do take off on jobs bidding (Aggregates, Pipe material, Dirt export)
- Must be able to request quote from multiple suppliers (Aggregates, Pipe Suppliers, Sub-Contractors)
Salary
Starting 200k a year
*** Sign on Bonus ***
About Means Engineering, Inc.
Means Engineering, Inc., headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, delivers innovative solutions across the medical, industrial, semiconductor, and military sectors. We combine deep expertise in product development with a relentless commitment to design, function, and quality.
Our team is guided by our core values — Passion, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, and Ethics — ensuring every project meets the highest standards. Join us and be part of a company that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform advanced-level setup and operation of milling, turning, and grinding machines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve machining issues quickly and effectively.
- Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and job specifications.
- Execute high-precision benchwork and layout activities.
- Edit CNC setup sheets; suggest and implement programming or process improvements.
- Inspect parts to ensure conformance to quality standards and specifications.
- Accurately document work in the ERP system, including job status, time tracking, and nonconformance reports.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering on new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement projects.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment; follow all company policies and safety
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of related machining experience.
- Strong English communication skills – able to understand verbal and written instructions, collaborate with team members, and actively participate in meetings and training.
- Math proficiency in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Exceptional measurement skills with the ability to work within tight tolerances.
- Expertise in reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
- Ability to document quality control requirements clearly and accurately.
- Solid understanding of tooling, equipment safety, and machining best practices.
- A proactive mindset for addressing non-conforming operations and producing accurate, high-quality parts within deadlines.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with experience mentoring junior team members
MatriScope Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (MatriScope) is a leader in providing professional services in the disciplines of Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering, Materials Testing, and Special Inspection Services. Over the past 20 years, MatriScope has built a strong reputation throughout Northern and Central California for providing exceptional service through a proactive project management approach, innovative practices and a commitment to maintaining its traditional values. MatriScope is headquartered in Sacramento, CA with additional offices in the Bay Area.
MatriScope has many long-term assignments, including prevailing wage projects, for the right candidates who have a proven track-record, strong work-ethic, and desire to participate as a team player. MatriScope offers competitive salary and benefit package.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking Construction Inspectors that have the drive and integrity to work with clients and vendors. Previous inspection experience is needed in this role.
PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform as an entry to lead inspector on various projects responsible for the inspection and documentation of construction in the areas of building code compliance, concrete, pre-stress concrete, shotcrete, masonry, steel, fireproofing, waterproofing, and roofing. Ability to properly interpret construction documents and prepare well-written and concise reports capturing all necessary elements is required.
- Must be able to properly follow directions, perform in a responsible manner with minimal oversight.
- Provide daily reports of observation and test results
- Monitor work procedures for compliance with project specifications
- Interact with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites
- Perform analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data
REQUIREMENTS:
- Entry or senior level Special Inspector with current certifications by the International Code Council, American Welding Society, and American Concrete Institute.
- One (1) year of Special Inspector field experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend basic plans and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a team.
- Reliability – must be able to arrive at designated project sites prior to scheduled times
- Ability to prepare report s and documentation.
- Proficient computer skills required.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work at construction sites.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk on uneven ground and work in variable outside conditions.
- Must be able to work various shifts depending upon construction schedules
- Must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
- Comply with the Company’s auto insurance policy and must have a valid CA drive license.
CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED (Must Have 2 or More Certification):
- ICC Pre-Stressed Concrete
- ICC Reinforced Concrete
- ICC Masonry
- ICC Structural Steel & Welding
- ICC Soils
- AWS CWI
- ASNT UT / MT Level II
- ACI Grade I
PROJECT LOCATIONS:
- San Francisco / Peninsula
- San Jose & Surrounding Areas
- Livermore
- Sacramento
Lighting Designer
Design Bold Spaces. Own the Process. Bring Architecture to Life.
We are looking for a passionate Lighting Designer who wants to do more than just draft plans. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of projects and see their ideas come to life—from concept through construction.
You’ll work on large-scale commercial projects, both interior and exterior, collaborating with architects, designers, and project teams to create lighting that enhances architecture, elevates environments, and solves real design challenges.
If you are someone who loves lighting, thinks creatively, and thrives when given responsibility and autonomy, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Develop creative lighting concepts that enhance architecture and space
- Take projects from initial idea through documentation and construction
- Perform lighting calculations and analysis using AGi32
- Create lighting layouts and technical drawings using AutoCAD
- Build compelling visual presentations and design boards using Canva or similar tools
- Present design ideas clearly to clients and project teams
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for lighting design
- Someone who is entrepreneurial and self-driven—able to take a project and run with it
- Experience with AGi32 and AutoCAD
- Strong presentation and visual communication skills
- Excellent time management and organization
- A detail-oriented mindset
- Background in lighting design, architecture, interior design, or engineering
- Experience with commercial interior and exterior lighting
- Knowledge of lighting controls and energy codes
Why This Role is Exciting
- Work on large, impactful commercial projects
- See your designs move from concept to creation
- Be part of a team that values initiative, creativity, and ownership
- Opportunity to shape environments through light
Company Description
MPE Consulting, Inc. is a leading consulting electrical engineering firm, licensed in 17 states, specializing in detailed construction documents and specifications for complex projects. Serving industries such as life sciences, electronic manufacturing, data centers, hospitality, and high-rise residential, MPE delivers exceptional services tailored to client needs. Renowned for specialty lighting and custom design solutions, their expertise ranges from creating unique lighting effects to powering state-of-the-art facilities. By combining advanced technologies like Revit and AutoCAD with a commitment to personal service, MPE ensures innovative and reliable engineering solutions.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Lighting Designer role based in San Diego, CA. The Lighting Designer will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to develop innovative lighting concepts, design systems, and create detailed plans. Responsibilities include selecting lighting fixtures, ensuring compliance with project specifications, preparing design calculations, and integrating lighting aesthetics with architectural and interior design elements. The role requires managing project deadlines, attending client meetings, and providing technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
Ride Development Engineering Design Assurance is an all-encompassing role that provides technical oversight and guidance in support of Ride project teams. As Ride engineering experts, they lead the way when it comes to process, standardization, and overall design compliance. Design Assurance Engineers work alongside our project teams to provide experience, knowledge, and expertise to help advance our projects.
This role will work with the Executive Ride Development Engineering.
This is a full-time role.
What You Will Do:
* Serve as Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the Ride Engineering design review process to ensure that appropriate engineering/design standards, methods, analyses, and judgment are applied so the engineered products meet the design intent and the business imperatives of safety, reliability, and efficiency.
* Review designs related to Ride Engineering products and provide feedback to project teams and functional management regarding the acceptability of those designs.
* Interpret and develop standards and codes that will be utilized by the Ride Engineering organization.
* Advocate global consistency of solutions for similar problems, and compliance with Disney and external standards.
* Partner with Disney leadership and project teams to improve process and standards for the benefit of future engineering efforts.
* Contribute to mentoring and talent development
Required Qualifications & Skills
* Advanced engineering knowledge (e.g., statics, dynamics, kinematics, stress/strain/fatigue).
* Advanced engineering expertise (e.g., machine design, weldments, power train, materials).
* Proficiency with engineering tools (e.g., Solid Modeling, Building Information Modeling (BIM), 2D Modeling, FEA, Engineering calculation software e.g. Mathcad, Engineering programming and modeling software e.g. MatLab).
* Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving.
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
* Previous Disney or entertainment experience, with advanced knowledge of the industry.
* Extensive experience with life safety design/requirements.
* Experience with prototype, development, and/or innovative products.
Education
* Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Engineering from an accredited college or university required. (Mechanical Engineering preferred)
Additional Information:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at ( ) .
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The hiring range/pay rate for Principal Ride Development Engineer is $139,200.00-$186,600.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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 theflexibility 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.
We're seeking an exceptional Staff Software Engineer to join our Observability team at Pinterest. This role combines deep technical expertise in distributed systems and data engineering with a product-oriented mindset to build world-class observability solutions that empower our engineering organization.As a Staff Engineer on the Observability team, you'll be responsible for designing and building the infrastructure and tools that provide visibility into Pinterest's large-scale distributed systems, helping thousands of engineers understand, debug, and optimize their services.
What you'll do:
- Define and execute the observability roadmap, treating it as a product. Understand engineering team needs and translate them into technical solutions with measurable impact.
- Architect, build, and scale distributed observability infrastructure (metrics, logs, traces) to handle massive volumes across Pinterest's distributed systems.
- Build high-performance data pipelines and storage for real-time and historical telemetry analysis at Pinterest scale.
- Champion Best Practices: Establish observability standards and patterns across the organization, making it easy for teams to instrument their services and gain actionable insights
- Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers, lead architectural reviews, and influence technical decisions across teams to improve overall system reliability and performance
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with SRE, Infrastructure, Product Engineering, and other teams to understand pain points and deliver solutions that improve developer productivity and system reliability
- Innovation: Stay current with observability trends and technologies, evaluating and adopting cutting-edge tools and techniques to keep Pinterest at the forefront
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Product Mindset: Demonstrated ability to work backwards from customer needs -understanding user needs, prioritizing features, measuring success, and iterating based on feedback. Experience building internal platforms or tools with strong adoption
- Distributed Systems Expertise: 7+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems with deep understanding of consistency, availability, scalability, and failure modes
- Data Engineering Skills: Strong background in building data pipelines, working with time-series databases, columnar storage, stream processing (Kafka, Flink, etc.), and data modeling at scale
- Observability Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience with modern observability tools and practices including metrics, logging, tracing, and profiling. Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar technologies
- Programming Proficiency: Expert-level coding skills in languages like Java, Python, Go, or Scala with ability to write production-quality code
- Systems Thinking: Ability to see the big picture while managing complex technical details, balancing trade-offs between cost, performance, and reliability
- Experience building observability platforms from the ground up or significantly scaling existing solutions
- Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and technologies (Kubernetes, service mesh, etc.)
- Track record of driving adoption of internal platforms through excellent documentation, UX, and developer advocacy
- Experience with machine learning or anomaly detection applied to observability use cases
- Strong communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Contributions to open-source observability projects, a plus
In-Office Requirement Statement:
- We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
- 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.
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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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.
US based applicants only$177,185—$364,795 USDOur 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 completethis formfor support.