Internship

Mobile Engineer Intern 2025

USA

Posted on 9/17/2024

Pinterest

Pinterest

10,001+ employees

Visual discovery and bookmarking platform

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$43.27 - $57.69Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Category
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
Python
JavaScript
Git
Data Structures & Algorithms
Java
Go
iOS/Swift
Objective-C
C/C++
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Obtain Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical field by June 2026
  • 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 JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, Go–we use a variety of programming languages and tools
  • Aptitude for Java or Kotlin for Android or Objective-C or Swift for iOS
  • Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hack-a-thons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, volunteer coding experience, conference participation, etc.)
  • A curious nature with a desire to tackle and solve complex problem
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and projects while incorporating guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers
  • Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end to help build the future of Pinterest
  • Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable
  • Communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities
  • Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest
  • Interact with senior leaders, network with various employees across the company, and participate in a number of events outside of your core duties

Pinterest is a social media platform designed for users to discover and save ideas across various interests, such as recipes, home decor, and fashion. Users can create collections of visual bookmarks, called "pins," which are organized into themed boards. The platform primarily generates revenue through advertising, offering promoted pins that appear in users' feeds and search results, targeted based on user interests and behaviors. Additionally, Pinterest earns income through affiliate marketing by driving traffic to retailers' websites. What sets Pinterest apart from its competitors is its unique visual discovery engine, which helps users find inspiration and ideas while providing advertisers with a relevant audience. The company's goal is to connect users with ideas and products that inspire them.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI features like 'shop the look' increased site conversions by 9% in 2023.
  • The 'Festival Season Hub' positions Pinterest as a key player in seasonal marketing.
  • Soniya Monga's appointment may strengthen relationships with advertising agencies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from niche platforms like Allrecipes could divert users and advertisers.
  • Legal challenges, including bias allegations, may damage Pinterest's reputation.
  • Reliance on seasonal campaigns may lead to revenue fluctuations and dependency.

What makes Pinterest unique

  • Pinterest's visual discovery engine offers a unique platform for creative idea sharing.
  • The platform's AI-driven 'shop the look' feature enhances user engagement and monetization.
  • Pinterest's Idea Pins provide dynamic, multi-slide content for creators and advertisers.

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Benefits

Flexible and generous vacation and holidays

Global year-end paid company holiday closure

Comprehensive mental and physical health benefits for you and your family

Retirement plans that allow for tax savings

Fitness offerings

Personal and professional development resources

Adoption support, paid parental leave, egg freezing (in the US) and other family building benefits

Discounts and perks

Meals and snacks in the office

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