University Grad Software Engineer (Toronto)

Engg; Toronto; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest in Toronto is seeking inquisitive university graduates for an engineering internship focused on large‑scale systems and AI‑assisted tooling. You will collaborate with product, design, data and back‑end engineers to learn and contribute from design to launch, while applying responsible AI practices.

The program expects a CS bachelor's by June 2027, at least one year of OO programming, Python proficiency, and strong CS fundamentals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or related field by June 2027
• At least one year of programming experience in an object‑oriented language
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical work from design through implementation, testing and launch, with guidance from experienced engineers
• Write high‑quality, well‑documented, tested, and operable code that meets team standards
• Collaborate with engineers and cross‑functional partners to identify solutions, communicate progress and deliver outcomes
• Contribute to production systems and projects that improve Pinterest products, platforms or infrastructure
• Partner with teammates and cross‑functional groups to share context, learn from feedback and support project delivery
• Apply knowledge of AI concepts or AI‑assisted software development gained through coursework, projects, internships, or practical experience
• Use AI‑powered technologies responsibly to support product development, validating outputs through testing, code review and sound engineering judgment

Skills

Python

Object-oriented programming

Data structures & algorithms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Pinterest

Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here. We’re looking for inquisitive, collaborative university grads to join our engineering teams. Working closely with product, design, data, and back‑end engineers, you’ll learn how large‑scale systems operate and play a meaningful role in building new technologies, features, and tools. Expect real projects, supportive teammates, and plenty of opportunities to explore ideas that make a difference for our teams and Pinners.

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to technical work from design through implementation, testing and launch, with guidance from experienced engineers.
• Write high-quality, well-documented, tested, and operable code that meets team standards.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to identify solutions, communicate progress and deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to production systems and projects that improve Pinterest products, platforms or infrastructure.
• Partner with teammates and relevant cross-functional groups to share context, learn from feedback and support project delivery.
• Apply knowledge of AI concepts or AI-assisted software development gained through coursework, projects, internships, or practical experience.
• Use AI-powered technologies responsibly to support product development, validating outputs through testing, code review and sound engineering judgment.

What we’re looking for:

• Obtained a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2027
• Ability to start between January 2027 and September 2027
• 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

In-Office Requirement:

This onsite internship will be based in our Toronto office requiring a few days in office. Our program will run in a full‑time capacity during typical business hours between Monday‑Friday. This role will need to be in the office for in‑person collaboration 2‑3 weekdays per week and therefore needs to be within a commutable distance of Toronto.

Relocation Statement:

This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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.

Canada based applicants only $119,000 - $139,000 CAD

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.

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