Process
I interviewed for a software engineer role at Pinterest.
The process started with a 90-minute OA that included two algorithm questions at a medium-to-hard level.
After that, I had a technical phone interview with one engineer, which involved one coding problem and some follow-up questions on edge cases and complexity.
For preparation, I mainly used LeetCode and NeetCode for general practice. Hack2Hire was especially helpful, as the OA format was quite similar.
Overall, the process was structured and fair, and having a solid prep routine made a big difference.
Questions
One of the main questions during the technical phone screen was to solve a coding problem involving arrays and apply an efficient algorithm.
After implementing a working solution, I was asked to discuss potential edge cases and explain the time and space complexity of my approach.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role in Canada.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in Canada.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 4.0Excellent place to work.Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, MexicoOctober 22, 2024Pros: Flexibility, good pay, RSU, and good work-life balance.Cons: Being a large company, it is very difficult to get promoted. There is a lot of bureaucracy.
- 4.0Base pay at PinterestSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 22, 2024Pros: Great learning and mentorship opportunity. Great networking.Cons: Growth opportunity is a bit slow.
- 5.0Great company with lots of potentialSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 22, 2020Pros: - Lots of new features to build, with lots of room to grow. - Lots of potential to impact the tech stack and infrastructure. - Empathetic leaders willing to take meaningful steps for solving challenging social issues in text. - Great benefits. - Good WLB.Cons: - Can feel slow moving at times, but it's also good to know that Pinterest takes time to differentiate itself from the competition. - Sometimes, people in the company are too nice to call out others' BS.
Pinterest Interview Questions
