There's been a lot of external talk about Pinterest not being engineering driven. That's completely false.
The caliber of engineering talent that I've seen here is just beyond amazing. This shines in many ways, and I think unfortunately we've been so buttoned down building an amazing product that we haven't had the time to go externally promote ourselves.
Then again, I would describe the eng org the way I would describe Ben: low-key, shy, but brilliant.
As an engineer that has done pretty much everything from startups to big companies, I can say that there is no place else I'd rather work.
It's a startup. We work hard and often have to figure out what works best. It sometimes takes a few rounds, but when we do, it feels like its essential and natural extension of the culture.
1. Recruiter Call 2. Hiring Manager Call 3. Technical Phone Interview 4. Virtual Onsite: * Four technical interviews * Half an hour of behavioral questions with the hiring manager 5. Follow-up Coding Interview after the onsite due to an inabi
A recruiter emailed multiple times asking for an interview with Pinterest. I had a very bad interview experience. It was a one-hour technical phone screen. Here are the things I found with my interview experience: 1. Firstly, the interviewer called
I applied online. It took about a month before they notified me that I did not get into the program. The deadline for the program was not listed on the website, so I had no idea if I turned in my application late or not. Their website should be mo
1. Recruiter Call 2. Hiring Manager Call 3. Technical Phone Interview 4. Virtual Onsite: * Four technical interviews * Half an hour of behavioral questions with the hiring manager 5. Follow-up Coding Interview after the onsite due to an inabi
A recruiter emailed multiple times asking for an interview with Pinterest. I had a very bad interview experience. It was a one-hour technical phone screen. Here are the things I found with my interview experience: 1. Firstly, the interviewer called
I applied online. It took about a month before they notified me that I did not get into the program. The deadline for the program was not listed on the website, so I had no idea if I turned in my application late or not. Their website should be mo