Process
Did the typical 1-hour phone screen, then proceeded to the onsite.
The onsite interview process was generally pleasant and broken up into 45-minute segments.
- 3 coding interviews
- 1 design interview
- 1 culture interview
I also had a lunch interview.
Each interview covered one question, with the exception of the culture interview, where they asked behavioral questions.
Questions
Standard questions about trees, heaps, and maps.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 110 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive44%
Neutral36%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
4.0
Remote job with friendly, high-impact work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, CA
June 30, 2026
Pros: This is a remote job that is friendly and high impact.
Cons: Move fast and learn a lot.
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.
5.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 15, 2020
Pros: Nice people, great company culture, free food.
Cons: I have not found it yet.
- 4.0Remote job with friendly, high-impact workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, CAJune 30, 2026Pros: This is a remote job that is friendly and high impact.Cons: Move fast and learn a lot.
- 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.
- 5.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 15, 2020Pros: Nice people, great company culture, free food.Cons: I have not found it yet.
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