Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
February 3, 2021
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
It was smooth.
There will be an online coding assessment, followed by a video interview. The video interview will also be a coding challenge, and I was asked two questions. The second question was a brief explanation on how I would approach the problem.
Questions
LeetCode questions, medium to hard.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 31 interview experiences for the Pinterest Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
19%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral13%
Negative26%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
2.0
A strange time
Engineering Manager • Current Employee
March 13, 2026
Pros: - Compensation is fair.
- Good WLB.
Cons: - Strategic direction is lacking.
- Forced performance curves.
5.0
Great Team, No Issues
Software Engineer • Former Employee
January 17, 2023
Pros: Very good team and support.
Cons: nothing relevant to say here
5.0
Great Culture, Low Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
February 22, 2025
Pros: Good culture and work-life balance.
Cons: Could have slightly higher pay.
- 2.0A strange timeEngineering Manager • Current EmployeeMarch 13, 2026Pros: - Compensation is fair. - Good WLB.Cons: - Strategic direction is lacking. - Forced performance curves.
- 5.0Great Team, No IssuesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJanuary 17, 2023Pros: Very good team and support.Cons: nothing relevant to say here
- 5.0Great Culture, Low PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesFebruary 22, 2025Pros: Good culture and work-life balance.Cons: Could have slightly higher pay.
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