Process
Worst interview ever! The interviewer came with a question about the boto library. When I asked him questions to clarify the input, he kept getting into an argument and couldn't clarify his own question. I think Pinterest should seriously consider training their candidates.
Questions
Boto class giving infinity input
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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
Learning Curve, But Worth It
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 26, 2024
Pros: Nice benefits, a good opportunity to learn new stuff.
Cons: Work is very rough. There's not much room for errors, but with time, you get used to it.
5.0
Amazing Culture, Top Engineering
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
March 9, 2025
Pros: Company culture is amazing, and the engineering level is top-notch.
Cons: None, everything is great in this company so far.
1.0
Bad company. Avoid
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 29, 2023
Pros: Bad company, but pays okay.
Cons: Bad company, avoid it as much as possible.
- 4.0Learning Curve, But Worth ItSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 26, 2024Pros: Nice benefits, a good opportunity to learn new stuff.Cons: Work is very rough. There's not much room for errors, but with time, you get used to it.
- 5.0Amazing Culture, Top EngineeringSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoMarch 9, 2025Pros: Company culture is amazing, and the engineering level is top-notch.Cons: None, everything is great in this company so far.
- 1.0Bad company. AvoidSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 29, 2023Pros: Bad company, but pays okay.Cons: Bad company, avoid it as much as possible.
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