Process
Received a HackerRank test with multiple-choice questions about ML algorithms and Python code implementation for common ML algorithms. Some code was already provided. The test lasted 70 minutes.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Pinterest ML Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their ML Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive13%
Neutral25%
Negative63%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Pinterest's ML Engineer interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
4.0
Good compensation and remote work, but lack of vision
ML Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
September 30, 2026
Pros: Compensation, remote work, and work-life balance.
Cons: Budgets are tight, projects are not very innovative, and the vision isn't clear.
5.0
Great Environment, No Downsides
ML Engineer • Current Employee
October 2, 2024
Pros: Good working environment at Pinterest
Cons: I did not face any downsides.
1.0
Quite a mistake joining here
ML Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 2, 2025
Pros: Remote work, friendly people, good benefits.
Cons: Bad tech stack. People work on a random hodgepodge of things.
- 4.0Good compensation and remote work, but lack of visionML Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 30, 2026Pros: Compensation, remote work, and work-life balance.Cons: Budgets are tight, projects are not very innovative, and the vision isn't clear.
- 5.0Great Environment, No DownsidesML Engineer • Current EmployeeOctober 2, 2024Pros: Good working environment at PinterestCons: I did not face any downsides.
- 1.0Quite a mistake joining hereML Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 2, 2025Pros: Remote work, friendly people, good benefits.Cons: Bad tech stack. People work on a random hodgepodge of things.
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