Process
I had one call with the hiring manager, and then I was flown out for an all-day on-site interview.
During the interviews, I was asked vague architectural questions and general questions about what type of manager I would be. From my perspective, and from the reactions I received from my interviewers, I left with the feeling that I had nailed the interview.
The following week, I received an email (not a phone call) telling me I was not receiving an offer. I replied asking for feedback and was ignored. All of my subsequent emails requesting feedback have also been ignored, which I not only find to be unprofessional but disrespectful as well.
Questions
How would you build the messaging system in the Pinterest app?
What type of manager would you be?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Pinterest Android Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Android Engineering Manager roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Pinterest's Android Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to work at overallSenior Staff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAApril 22, 2026Pros: WLB, pay, remote, culture, collaboration, ML.Cons: The recent layoff wasn't handled well, and there were limited career opportunities.
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- 4.0Kind Leader, Nice OfficeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 31, 2021Pros: Good office and kind leaderCons: I have not found cons yet.
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