SWE Intern Interview Experience - United States
September 1, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
One technical interview, lasting over one hour. It was very straightforward. The interview was held over the phone with an online whiteboard. I was asked to interview four months after applying. I spoke with an engineer at Pinterest. I received a response back after a week.
Questions
Write an API with 3 functions, given another API.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Pinterest SWE Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
67%
Pass Rate
Pinterest's interview process for their SWE Intern roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Pinterest's SWE Intern interview process in United States.
Pinterest Work Experiences
4.0
Good Pay, Interesting People
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 17, 2024
Pros: Pinflex, good pay, interesting people to work with.
Cons: They didn't give me a return offer.
5.0
Friendly Managers, No Return Offer
SWE Intern • Former Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
April 14, 2023
Pros: Nice project and good intern experiences.
Managers are friendly to share their experiences and ideas.
Cons: Didn't give interns a return offer.
4.0
Good WLB, narrow focus
Sr MLE • Current Employee
November 23, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance and fully remote.
Cons: Everything focuses on the product. Freedom to explore is limited.
- 4.0Good Pay, Interesting PeopleSWE Intern • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 17, 2024Pros: Pinflex, good pay, interesting people to work with.Cons: They didn't give me a return offer.
- 5.0Friendly Managers, No Return OfferSWE Intern • Former EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesApril 14, 2023Pros: Nice project and good intern experiences. Managers are friendly to share their experiences and ideas.Cons: Didn't give interns a return offer.
- 4.0Good WLB, narrow focusSr MLE • Current EmployeeNovember 23, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance and fully remote.Cons: Everything focuses on the product. Freedom to explore is limited.
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