Process
I received an email stating that I passed the first screening.
Following that, I had to complete an online assessment, which covered various machine learning and deep learning principles.
The assessment required me to:
- Implement algorithms
- Answer written response questions
- Answer quiz questions
Questions
Implement K Nearest Neighbors algorithm in a limited time frame.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Pinterest Machine Learning Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Machine Learning Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral35%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Pinterest's Machine Learning Engineer interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
3.0
Decent pay but poor leadership and unclear paths
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
July 31, 2026
Pros: - WLB is fine.
- Pay is decent.
- Fully remote (so far).
Cons: There was an unclear career development and a very unclear career path. The leadership and management were terrible. There was poor vision and a lot of churn.
4.0
Good tech company but not sure about future
Machine Learning Engineer • Current Employee
Palo Alto, CA
February 11, 2026
Pros: Great people, good pay, and people who really care.
Cons: Some politics is annoying, and top leadership has no vision.
1.0
Hybrid work allowed, but leadership lacks vision
Machine Learning Engineer • Former Employee
Palo Alto, CA
April 8, 2026
Pros: - Hybrid working is allowed.
Cons: - Leadership has no vision.
- Previous positive company culture is dying.
- Politics.
- 3.0Decent pay but poor leadership and unclear pathsMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeeJuly 31, 2026Pros: - WLB is fine. - Pay is decent. - Fully remote (so far).Cons: There was an unclear career development and a very unclear career path. The leadership and management were terrible. There was poor vision and a lot of churn.
- 4.0Good tech company but not sure about futureMachine Learning Engineer • Current EmployeePalo Alto, CAFebruary 11, 2026Pros: Great people, good pay, and people who really care.Cons: Some politics is annoying, and top leadership has no vision.
- 1.0Hybrid work allowed, but leadership lacks visionMachine Learning Engineer • Former EmployeePalo Alto, CAApril 8, 2026Pros: - Hybrid working is allowed.Cons: - Leadership has no vision. - Previous positive company culture is dying. - Politics.
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