University Grad Software Engineer @ Pinterest

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more.

What you’ll do:

Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable
Independently take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project
Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end in collaboration with cross-functional Pinployees to help build the future of Pinterest
Effectively and proactively communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities

What we’re looking for:

Obtained a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2025
Ability to start between January 2025 and September 2025
At least one year of programming experience in an object-oriented language
Experience in previous software engineering internships
Proficiency in a dynamic programming language such as Python
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
Strong communication skills and product sense
Passion for Pinterest and the ability to manage ambiguity and continually learn from your experiences

Relocation Statement:This position is remote and not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only

$118,200—$166,800 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.

University Grad Software Engineer

USA

Pinterest

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