Process
The interview process was well-structured and included an initial recruiter screen, followed by technical rounds focused on data structures, problem-solving, and system design fundamentals. Interviewers were professional and communicative throughout. Although I wasn’t selected for the role, the experience was positive and provided helpful insight into areas for further growth.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 144 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive46%
Neutral33%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process.
Pinterest Work Experiences
2.0
Opinions of Pinterest from a former Pinployee
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 27, 2015
Pros: Amazing talent, fast pace, awesome CEO, great potential in the market, cool technology stack, fun environment. Employees are well cared for.
Cons: Bad upper management (but not the CEO, he's awesome), chronic disorganization, internal politics are completely opaque, and the very young workforce lacks some degree of insight.
4.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 8, 2025
Pros: - remote
- laid back
Cons: It is hard to understand the direction of the company.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
November 27, 2022
Pros: Everything is great. Nothing is bad.
Cons: There are no cons here.
- 2.0Opinions of Pinterest from a former PinployeeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 27, 2015Pros: Amazing talent, fast pace, awesome CEO, great potential in the market, cool technology stack, fun environment. Employees are well cared for.Cons: Bad upper management (but not the CEO, he's awesome), chronic disorganization, internal politics are completely opaque, and the very young workforce lacks some degree of insight.
- 4.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 8, 2025Pros: - remote - laid backCons: It is hard to understand the direction of the company.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNovember 27, 2022Pros: Everything is great. Nothing is bad.Cons: There are no cons here.
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