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Software Engineer - Intern
Former Employee
Worked at Pinterest for 1 year
October 22, 2025
San Francisco, California
4.0
Pros

Incredible company culture focused on creativity and kindness. My team trusted me with impactful projects that reached millions of users, and mentorship was outstanding. I got to contribute to both UI and backend work while learning best practices from experienced engineers. The environment truly encourages learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Cons

Onboarding for some internal tools can be confusing at first. Because Pinterest uses a large monorepo and custom frameworks, it takes time to ramp up. Additionally, since it’s a hybrid environment, you might miss some in-person bonding if you’re not based near HQ.

Advice to Management

Continue empowering interns with meaningful projects and cross-functional exposure. Consider adding more technical onboarding sessions and optional in-person meetups for remote interns. It really enhances the sense of community.

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