Process
Was contacted after submitting my resume as an attendee of the Grace Hopper Conference.
Had a 1:1 interview with a Pinterest engineer using my own laptop and text editor of my choice.
Questions
In a language of your choice, write a method that determines whether a given number is a happy number.
Describe how you would manually write (CSS, JavaScript, HTML) the infinite grid UI that Pinterest uses on its homepage.
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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
- 4.0Recommend to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 28, 2024Pros: Good wage, good working environment, fully remote.Cons: It was hard to get promoted this year.
- 5.0Software engineer for ads teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 17, 2024Pros: because they have actual work-life balance.Cons: because they do not make any life-changing products.
- 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.
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