IT Data Engineer Intern @ 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:

Develop Python scripts for data modeling and pipelines on the Snowflake data platform.
Gain insights into Pinterest’s company-wide standards, security measures, and governance practices surrounding data utilization.
Take ownership of a specific project aimed at addressing a real-world Pinterest use case.
Foster a culture of open communication and contribute candidly to new ideas and opinions as you grow professionally and personally through various learning and development opportunities.
Collaborate effectively with your team and make meaningful contributions to real projects that directly impact Pinterest.
Engage with senior leaders, build relationships with diverse employees across the company, and participate in various events beyond your core responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

Intermediate skills in Python and SQL
Experience manipulating data using Python
Passion for collaborating with others on a team to progress projects
Ability to document code
Ability to present your work in front of technical and non-technical audiences.
2-3 years of CS classes under your belt (Intro to CS and Algorithms, Advanced Algorithms, Operating Systems and Data Structures are all great!)
Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
Aptitude for Python and SQL
A curious nature with a desire to tackle and solve complex problems
This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelor’s in IS/MIS, or other engineering areas or a related technical field
Obtain Bachelor’s in IS/MIS or a related technical field by June 2027

This position is remote. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

The internship program will run May 20, 2025 - August 9, 2025 and June 17, 2025 - September 6, 2025.

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. 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.

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $7,500 - $9,000 monthly.

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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.

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