Manager I, Engineering

Full Timeentry

Toronto, ON, CAPosted 20 days ago

Role Overview

Pinterest is hiring a entry-level Manager I, Engineering. This is a full-time role in Toronto, ON. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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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.

People use Pinterest to find ideas and brands that they love. We aspire to help our advertisers and partners reach their audiences with inspiring content.

The API team is responsible for ensuring our first party clients (Android, iOS, and Web) have a stable API to develop on top of. Our customers are Pinterest developers who want to build product features, and who rely on a highly available system to do so. As the Engineering Manager for API, you will lead a talented and growing engineering team responsible for growing the existing portfolio. The ideal candidate should have experience building backend web applications, be driven to become an expert in their domain, have some knowledge of distributed systems engineering, and have a passion for leadership.

What you’ll do:

Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to architect solutions to better serve Pinterest’s internal development needs
Provide technical and team leadership on rapid short-term projects/feature development as well as longer-term development
Partner with engineering leadership to set engineering priorities, estimate scope of work, execute work, and track progress
Actively foster high-quality software development through code reviews, pair-programming, and targeted feature development and when needed to unblock the team, prototype new technologies and systems, or demonstrate good coding practices
Mentor and develop engineers at various levels of seniority
Enable and enhance production readiness of Pinterest’s first party client APIs
Grow the team in your first year of employment by hiring great people

What we’re looking for:

1+ years of experience as an engineering manager
4+ years of software engineering experience as a hands on software engineer
Track record of developing high quality software in an automated build and deployment environment
Experience leading a team of engineers through a significant feature or product launch
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Computer Science, or equivalent experience

This job posting is for an open vacancy. Please note that the company utilizes artificial intelligence to screen applicants for the positions.

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 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 every 6-months, and therefore can be situated anywhere Ontario.

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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.

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How do I apply for the Manager I, Engineering position at Pinterest?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Pinterest. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Manager I, Engineering position at Pinterest located?

This position is based in Toronto, ON. Pinterest has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Manager I, Engineering at Pinterest earn?

Pinterest has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Manager I, Engineering role at Pinterest posted?

This role was posted on June 24, 2026 (20 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Manager I, Engineering role at Pinterest entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Pinterest has listed.