Process
The first round was a technical phone screening within 1 hour. One follow-up question was asked. The problem was not too hard, but it required you to finish really fast without bugs.
Questions
LeetCode 1564: Put Boxes Into the Warehouse I. The follow-up was: what is the maximum total box sizes.
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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
5.0
Great Place to Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 26, 2026
Pros: Good benefits and a good work culture.
Cons: Stock value is going down despite earnings.
5.0
Great Perks, Culture Shift
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 20, 2024
Pros: Great perks and benefits.
Food was great.
Cons: Culture shift due to tech layoffs
4.0
Remote job with friendly, high-impact work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, CA
June 30, 2026
Pros: This is a remote job that is friendly and high impact.
Cons: Move fast and learn a lot.
- 5.0Great Place to WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 26, 2026Pros: Good benefits and a good work culture.Cons: Stock value is going down despite earnings.
- 5.0Great Perks, Culture ShiftSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 20, 2024Pros: Great perks and benefits. Food was great.Cons: Culture shift due to tech layoffs
- 4.0Remote job with friendly, high-impact workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAJune 30, 2026Pros: This is a remote job that is friendly and high impact.Cons: Move fast and learn a lot.
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