Process
The interview started with a CodeSignal assessment.
Then, an initial phone screening. During the initial phone screening, they mainly explained Pinterest's interview process and prepared you for the remaining interviews.
There were three technical interview rounds. They provided example problems beforehand, but the problems were more difficult than...
Questions
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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
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 2.0Solid Skills, But Not RecommendedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 7, 2022Pros: Tech ability, solid background, team player.Cons: N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A, N/A N/A
- 1.0Great Benefits, Awful ManagementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesNovember 3, 2023Pros: The benefit is pretty good overall.Cons: Awful management. Toxic culture after bill ready.
- 5.0A great place to work for user-facing product engineersSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 4, 2016Pros: Great work environment, perks, free food, etc. Product engineers work directly with world-class designers. A/B experimentation and data analysis tools make feature development fun and addicting. Middle management is held accountable by their reports. ICs can still have a large impact on product. The company makes an effort to take care of its employees.Cons: The company is growing fast, so expect frequent organizational changes and restructuring. There is no 401k match. The campus is spread between multiple buildings across blocks.
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