Entry Level Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
August 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I received an open assessment on CodeSignal. It had four questions:
- One easy
- Two medium
- One hard
They expect you to finish it quickly, but they give you 90 days.
Questions
Obtaining the most optimal chunk by iterating through multiple chunks.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Pinterest Entry Level Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Entry Level Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Entry Level Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Pinterest Work Experiences
5.0
Great learning environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
February 6, 2019
Pros: Top-tier engineers among the industry behind the creative product.
Truly a place to learn lots of things if you'd like to grow.
I have been here for more than three years, and it is still an inspiring place to work.
Cons: The new buildings are not decorated as well as the old ones. It would be great if the Pinterest style could keep up.
No office in the South Bay.
5.0
Great workplace, great people!
Junior Software Developer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 1, 2018
Pros: 1) The people are definitely the biggest draw here. Everyone is friendly, talented, and extremely helpful in ramping up. You can always go to someone for answers with no complaints.
2) Benefits - Lots of them. You couldn't really want more.
3) The facility is very nice and clean, with lots of stuff stocked for snacks, free food, etc.
4) Compensation is legit.
5) Growth opportunity is pretty good since everyone there is a rockstar. A lot to be learned for a junior like me.
Cons: Nothing. Honestly, I can't think of anything.
4.0
Great Team, Slow Promotions
Junior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 18, 2024
Pros: Good teammates, manager, benefits, and overall work culture.
Cons: Promotions are hard to get for all levels.
- 5.0Great learning environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesFebruary 6, 2019Pros: Top-tier engineers among the industry behind the creative product. Truly a place to learn lots of things if you'd like to grow. I have been here for more than three years, and it is still an inspiring place to work.Cons: The new buildings are not decorated as well as the old ones. It would be great if the Pinterest style could keep up. No office in the South Bay.
- 5.0Great workplace, great people!Junior Software Developer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 1, 2018Pros: 1) The people are definitely the biggest draw here. Everyone is friendly, talented, and extremely helpful in ramping up. You can always go to someone for answers with no complaints. 2) Benefits - Lots of them. You couldn't really want more. 3) The facility is very nice and clean, with lots of stuff stocked for snacks, free food, etc. 4) Compensation is legit. 5) Growth opportunity is pretty good since everyone there is a rockstar. A lot to be learned for a junior like me.Cons: Nothing. Honestly, I can't think of anything.
- 4.0Great Team, Slow PromotionsJunior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 18, 2024Pros: Good teammates, manager, benefits, and overall work culture.Cons: Promotions are hard to get for all levels.
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