Software Engineering Interview Experience - New York, New York
Process
First, you complete a 90-minute coding challenge representative of the work one would do at Pinterest. This may involve the use of APIs, SQL, and other tools.
Then, there are two phone screens. Each screen starts with an initial problem that gets harder as you solve it (e.g., with more parameters).
Make sure you understand the desired output, because that was ultimately what didn't get me the job.
Questions
Given a list of names, join them with correct grammar.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Pinterest Software Engineering role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineering interview process in New York, New York.
Pinterest Work Experiences
- 5.0Amazing Company - Amazing ColleaguesSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesDecember 18, 2015Pros: We're solving a challenging and exciting problem, and it feels amazing to be a part of that endeavor. A lot of experts are here who have a ton of experience. Everyone is very friendly, collaborative, and means well.Cons: Currently, the team is split between somewhat distant buildings. I hope we can consolidate everyone in one place again soon.
- 2.0Problem retaining talentSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 10, 2025Pros: Decent work-life balance, pay, and decent team members.Cons: Too political, no internal promos, all external hires. Morale is down. Some engineering teams are incompetent. Funding for team activities is not fairly distributed or does not have clear visibility. Some organizations are treated poorly.
- 4.0Good Pay, Intense DeadlinesSoftware Engineer (SWE II) • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 12, 2025Pros: - WLB - Pay - ProjectsCons: - Intense deadlines - Need to be able to handle lots of ambiguity
Pinterest Interview Questions
