Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
Process
Online coding challenge -> Video interview -> Onsite interview.
Quick and professional process.
Overall, a great and friendly experience. My recruiter was very helpful and nice! The interviewers were real engineers and were also very friendly and intelligent. Everyone involved in the process was genuine and seemed to want the best for me!
Questions
Data Structures and Algorithms
(General CS Questions)
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer New Grad role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in San Francisco, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in San Francisco, California.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 5.0Challenging work environment, but great work-life balanceSoftware Engineer New Grad • Current EmployeeSeptember 12, 2018Pros: - Fast-paced and challenging work environment - Great work-life balance - Strong compensation - Tight-knit community - Accessible management - FoodCons: Infrastructure is behind some comparable companies.
- 5.0Exciting Work, Low 401kSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJanuary 9, 2021Pros: Move fast and exciting projects Nice benefits Competitive payCons: 401k employer match below average.
- 4.0Inspiring Internship Experience with Real ImpactSoftware Engineer - Intern • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2025Pros: Incredible company culture focused on creativity and kindness. My team trusted me with impactful projects that reached millions of users, and mentorship was outstanding. I got to contribute to both UI and backend work while learning best practices from experienced engineers. The environment truly encourages learning, collaboration, and innovation.Cons: Onboarding for some internal tools can be confusing at first. Because Pinterest uses a large monorepo and custom frameworks, it takes time to ramp up. Additionally, since it’s a hybrid environment, you might miss some in-person bonding if you’re not based near HQ.
Pinterest Interview Questions
