Process
Architecture (x1) - Assess your ability to architect and design backend systems and evaluate your experience level with distributed systems.
Technical Depth & Domain Expertise (x1) - Project or past work deep-dive to evaluate domain knowledge. Assess your ability to drive clarity around design requirements and partner with various stakeholders.
Leadership & XFN Collaboration (x1) - Assessment of management experience and ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
Competency & Inclusion (x1) - General assessment of your past work, career interests, and overall experience as it relates to the role.
Questions
Describe a time you identified, defined, and solved a strategically important technical problem.
Role: What was the project, and what was your role?
Where did the idea for the project originate?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Pinterest Engineering Manager role in United States.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their 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 Engineering Manager interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 5.0Best Company, Too NiceEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 11, 2021Pros: One of the best companies in my career. I absolutely love it.Cons: Not much. Sometimes people are too nice.
- 2.0A strange timeEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMarch 13, 2026Pros: - Compensation is fair. - Good WLB.Cons: - Strategic direction is lacking. - Forced performance curves.
- 5.0Great place to work!Machine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 10, 2025Pros: Great place to work, good WLB! Remote-friendly.Cons: None. Pretty happy here overall.
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