About this role
Staff Collaboration Systems Engineer focused on Google Workspace at Pinterest; serves as the technical lead for Workspace and other collaboration platforms, shaping long-term architecture, driving cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the Google Workspace platform end-to-end – Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Groups, Chat/Spaces, Meet; define standards and governance; lead incident response; build automation via scripting and APIs; integrate Workspace with identity, security, and IT workflows
Technical Overview
Deep Google Workspace experience with end-to-end ownership, automation via Apps Script and Python, integration with identity/IT workflows, security/compliance controls, and data governance across a global hybrid workforce.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a staff-level collaboration systems engineer with 8+ years of experience managing Google Workspace at scale, proficient in automation and security controls, and skilled at partnering with Security, Legal, and Engineering.
Must-Have Skills
8+ years of experience in IT systems or collaboration/platform engineeringincluding significant hands-on ownership of Google Workspace in a medium-to-large environmentBachelor's degree in Computer ScienceEngineeringInformation Systemsor a related fieldor equivalent practical experienceDeep Google Workspace experience running large or complex environments across GmailCalendarDrive/Shared DrivesGroupsChat/Spacesand MeetStrong scripting and automation skills (Google Apps ScriptGAMPython) and Google Workspace APIs/SDKsExperience implementing and operating securityprivacyand compliance controls such as DLPretention/legal holde-discoveryexternal sharing policiesExperience integrating Google Workspace with identity (SSO/SCIM)MDM/endpoint toolslogging/observabilityand ticketing/ITSM systemsProven use of AI tools to speed up engineering or operations workTrack record of operating at a staff-level scope: leading largecomplex initiatives and cross-team roadmapsAbility to mentor other engineers and provide clear technical direction
Nice-to-Have Skills
Security/compliance tooling experienceExperience with JiraConfluenceSlackKnowledge of data protection and privacy regulationsFamiliarity with external collaboration tools beyond Workspace
Tools & Platforms
Google WorkspaceGAMGoogle Apps ScriptPythonGoogle Workspace APIs/SDKs
Required Skills
Google WorkspaceGmailCalendarDrive/Shared DrivesDocsSheetsSlidesGroupsChat/SpacesMeetTenant configurationDirectory/OU designPolicy governanceSSO/SCIMMDMDLPRetentioneDiscoveryExternal sharing policiesSPF/DKIM/DMARCAccess reviewsGoogle Workspace APIs/SDKsApps ScriptPythonAI toolsAutomationIdentityITSM
Hard Skills
Google WorkspaceGmailCalendarDrive/Shared DrivesDocsSheetsSlidesGroupsChat/SpacesMeetTenant configurationDirectory/OU designPolicy governanceSSO/SCIMMDMDLPRetention/Legal holdeDiscoveryExternal sharing policiesSPF/DKIM/DMARCAccess reviewsGoogle Workspace APIs/SDKsApps ScriptPythonAI toolsAutomationIdentity integrationITSM systems
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipStakeholder communicationCollaborationStrategic thinkingInfluence
Keywords for Your Resume
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Deal Breakers
Less than 8 years of experience in IT/collaboration engineering, Lack of hands-on Google Workspace experience, No scripting experience (Apps Script, GAM, Python)
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