Sr. Systems Engineer, Collaboration Tools

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

We are seeking a Senior Systems Collaboration Engineer with deep expertise in Slack administration, automation, and API development to enhance collaboration and productivity within our enterprise organization. In this role, you will be responsible for managing Slack at scale, designing secure and compliant solutions, and leveraging AI-driven automation to optimize workflows.

You will collaborate with IT, security, and engineering teams to build and maintain a robust Slack ecosystem, integrating it with other enterprise systems and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. As a technical leader, you will drive innovation in workplace collaboration, implementing automation strategies that streamline communication and operations.

 

What you'll do:

• Administer and optimize Slack for a large organization, ensuring security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop governance frameworks to manage Slack workspaces and enforce enterprise policies.
• Build and deploy Slack-based automation using APIs, bots, and AI-driven solutions to enhance team collaboration.
• Integrate Slack with enterprise systems, third-party tools, and internal applications.
• Collaborate with IT, security, and business teams to implement scalable and secure Slack solutions.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in collaboration technology, AI automation, and Slack development best practices.

 

What we're looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise Slack administration, including security, compliance, and governance.
• BS degree in a technical field or equivalent related experience
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, etc.) with a strong understanding of API development and integration.
• Experience with agent-based automation and AI-driven strategies within Slack to improve productivity.
• Strong understanding of API design principles and experience integrating Slack with enterprise applications.
• Ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally with engineering, IT, security, and business teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and ability to drive innovation in collaboration technologies.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience implementing AI-driven automation in Slack.
  • Familiarity with enterprise IT security and compliance requirements related to collaboration tools.
  • Strong scripting skills for automation and workflow optimization.

This role has a unique opportunity to drive innovation and optimize collaboration across Pinterest by leveraging Slack’s full potential. If you’re passionate about building seamless, secure, and intelligent collaboration experiences with Slack, we’d love to hear from you!

 

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 offic