Process
I applied for the new grad MLE position. The process included an online assessment, a 20-minute HR call, and four onsite interviews (two coding and two machine learning system design).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 38 interview experiences for the Pinterest Machine Learning Engineer role.
Success Rate
5%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral26%
Negative24%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Machine Learning Engineer interview process.
Pinterest Work Experiences
5.0
Machine learning engineer
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 8, 2018
Pros: Perks
* Free food
* Impact of work
* Friendly people
* Good manager
Cons: Food can be improved despite free.
No other issues.
5.0
Excellent Growth And Learning
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 3, 2025
Pros: Great place to grow and learn
Cons: Nothing as such. A great place to grow and learn.
5.0
Great engineering team, goal-driven
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 26, 2024
Pros: Most people at Pinterest are top of their class and pretty good in their job. Execution quality is top notch since Ready took over.
Cons: We still have room to increase the quality of our senior leadership.
- 5.0Machine learning engineerMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2018Pros: Perks * Free food * Impact of work * Friendly people * Good managerCons: Food can be improved despite free. No other issues.
- 5.0Excellent Growth And LearningMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 3, 2025Pros: Great place to grow and learnCons: Nothing as such. A great place to grow and learn.
- 5.0Great engineering team, goal-drivenMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 26, 2024Pros: Most people at Pinterest are top of their class and pretty good in their job. Execution quality is top notch since Ready took over.Cons: We still have room to increase the quality of our senior leadership.
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