Process
Initial Codesignal score. Paired with an interviewer who was conducting for the first time. Question was vague and hard to understand. Recruiter was helpful throughout the process since the beginning, but interview was difficult.
Questions
Depth-first search recursion tree problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral20%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
5.0
Challenging work environment, but great work-life balance
Software Engineer New Grad • Current Employee
September 12, 2018
Pros: - Fast-paced and challenging work environment
- Great work-life balance
- Strong compensation
- Tight-knit community
- Accessible management
- Food
Cons: Infrastructure is behind some comparable companies.
4.0
A good job if you value your non-work life
Database Administrator • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
July 2, 2014
Pros: Relatively sane environment in terms of infra.
Great work-life balance. They don't keep track of vacation, which can cause problems, but most people take what they need.
Not much politics for the worker bees.
Cons: Not the best salary and direction can be lacking at times.
A good bit of turnover in upper management.
The food is nothing amazing.
5.0
Great company and people
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 7, 2021
Pros: - Inclusive culture
- Good management framework
- Career development processes
Cons: Lack of documentation on certain areas.
- 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.
- 4.0A good job if you value your non-work lifeDatabase Administrator • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJuly 2, 2014Pros: Relatively sane environment in terms of infra. Great work-life balance. They don't keep track of vacation, which can cause problems, but most people take what they need. Not much politics for the worker bees.Cons: Not the best salary and direction can be lacking at times. A good bit of turnover in upper management. The food is nothing amazing.
- 5.0Great company and peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 7, 2021Pros: - Inclusive culture - Good management framework - Career development processesCons: Lack of documentation on certain areas.
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