Process
The assessment time was very short and harsh. There were lots of questions with a very limited time. I liked the other big companies' assessments better. For example, Meta and Google assessments are through talking to a person while coding.
Questions
It was an algorithm and technical assessment.
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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
2.0
Degrading culture
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
March 6, 2026
Pros: Still technically hybrid without RTO.
Cons: - Leadership was not transparent.
- There was no future vision for the product.
- There was slow AI tools and agent adaptation despite the CEO claiming we are "AI-First".
5.0
Great place to work
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
September 27, 2022
Pros: Good company, smart and fun coworkers. Great ownership, even for junior engineers. Fun projects.
Cons: Lack of high-level vision in each team.
5.0
On Point Practice, Needed Depth
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Texas City, Texas, United States
October 17, 2023
Pros: Good practice and was totally on point.
Cons: A deeper understanding was much required.
- 2.0Degrading cultureMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CAMarch 6, 2026Pros: Still technically hybrid without RTO.Cons: - Leadership was not transparent. - There was no future vision for the product. - There was slow AI tools and agent adaptation despite the CEO claiming we are "AI-First".
- 5.0Great place to workMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 27, 2022Pros: Good company, smart and fun coworkers. Great ownership, even for junior engineers. Fun projects.Cons: Lack of high-level vision in each team.
- 5.0On Point Practice, Needed DepthMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeeTexas City, Texas, United StatesOctober 17, 2023Pros: Good practice and was totally on point.Cons: A deeper understanding was much required.
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