Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Francisco, California
August 18, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied online. The process took two days.
The interview process was difficult. The interviewer wasn't that helpful, but there was enough time to solve the problem. The recruiter call is really helpful for all the questions you have and is informal.
Questions
Escape rooms: LRU cache variant, doubly LL + map.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 33 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role in San Francisco, California.
Success Rate
27%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, California is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral24%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in San Francisco, California.
Pinterest Work Experiences
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.
5.0
Great culture, great work-life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
November 23, 2021
Pros: Benefits are pretty good. Confident in the leadership team.
Cons: Being slow in new products.
5.0
Great Culture, Safety Concerns
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
April 23, 2024
Pros: Good benefits, company culture emphasized collaboration.
Cons: The office location was not the most safe.
- 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.
- 5.0Great culture, great work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 23, 2021Pros: Benefits are pretty good. Confident in the leadership team.Cons: Being slow in new products.
- 5.0Great Culture, Safety ConcernsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesApril 23, 2024Pros: Good benefits, company culture emphasized collaboration.Cons: The office location was not the most safe.
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