Software Engineer Interview Experience - Toronto, Canada
May 29, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was a good experience, though not the best outcome. I was 1000% sure I completed all coding and system design, but I was told that there wasn't enough signal for the competency round. Overall, it was very organized, but I was not very satisfied with the response.
Questions
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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
0%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Toronto, Ontario is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive38%
Neutral50%
Negative13%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in Toronto, Ontario.
Pinterest Work Experiences
2.0
Nice benefits, terrible codebase, lots of politics
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
February 3, 2023
Pros: 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.
4.0
Base pay at Pinterest
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 22, 2024
Pros: Great learning and mentorship opportunity. Great networking.
Cons: Growth opportunity is a bit slow.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 11, 2024
Pros: 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.
- 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.
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