Software Engineer Intern 2027 (USA)

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest offers interns a hands-on experience with mentors and engineers, working on real projects that impact millions of users. You'll learn to operate large-scale systems and use AI-assisted tools to accelerate development, with supportive teammates and opportunities to contribute from day one.

Two internship start dates are available: May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, and June 14, 2027 to September 3, 2027, with a hybrid or remote work option and US-based eligibility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree or education program working toward a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• On track to graduate by June 2029.
• Familiarity using AI as a learning, productivity, and engineering tool to accelerate engineering work while exercising strong judgment around accuracy, security, and when to ask for help.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate accountability and quality in your work while receiving support and 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.
• Leverage AI tools in your daily engineering workflow to accelerate delivery, brainstorming approaches, writing and refining code, and producing clear documentation.
• Communicate ideas and perspectives with candor as you grow professionally through learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest.
• Engage with leaders and employees across Pinterest and participate in a variety of optional company events.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Go

C++

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

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 theflexibility 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 interns to join our engineering teams. Working closely with mentors and product, design, data, and backend engineers, you'll learn how large-scale systems operate and use modern AI-assisted tools to help build 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:

• Demonstrate accountability and quality in your work while receiving support and 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
• Leverage AI tools in your daily engineering workflow to accelerate delivery-brainstorming approaches, writing and refining code, and producing clear documentation
• Communicate ideas and perspectives with candor as you grow professionally through learning and development opportunities
• Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest
• Engage with leaders and employees across Pinterest and participate in a variety of optional company events

What we're looking for:

• Currently enrolled in a degree or education program working toward a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or a related technical field
• On track to graduate by June 2029
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
• Familiarity using AI as a learning, productivity, and engineering tool, and as an iterative coding partner, to accelerate engineering work while exercising strong judgment around accuracy, security, and when to ask for help
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C++, and familiarity with relevant frameworks, tools, or technologies such as React or similar. Technical requirements vary by team.
• Non-academic coding experience (e.g., hackathons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, open source, volunteer coding experience, conference participation, etc.)
• Passion for Pinterest, comfort with ambiguity, and a growth mindset with a willingness to continuously learn

We offer 2 internship start dates:

• May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027
• June 14, 2027 - September 3, 2027

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
• For this role, some interns will work in a hybrid model (commutable distance to one of our offices, with in-person collaboration approximately 1-2 times per week), and some will work fully remote within approved locations. Specific location and work style (hybrid or remote) will be confirmed during the interview and offer process.
• Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

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.

US based applicants only

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,250 - $11,000 monthly.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion:

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 completethis form for support.