Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
Process
The interview process began with an initial phone screen with HR to gauge interest. Following this, a virtual interview was scheduled with a developer that included a coding question. The interview was allocated a one-hour time slot, with approximately 45 minutes dedicated to the coding problem and 15 minutes for general discussion.
Questions
Write code to generate a grid for Minesweeper (the game).
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role in Toronto, Ontario.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario 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 Toronto, Ontario.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaJune 11, 2024Pros: Great tech, challenging work, helpful and positive team and work environment. Great work-life balance and benefits.Cons: Fast-paced project or approach changes.
- 2.0Nice benefits, terrible codebase, lots of politicsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaFebruary 3, 2023Pros: Pays okay. Benefits decent. Remote.Cons: Very high manager ratio; prepare to be micromanaged. Lots of politics; you need to know the game. They would cut your team's project any moment.
- 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.
Pinterest Interview Questions
