Solutions Engineer Intern 2027 (USA)

Pinterest; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinterest Internship in Solutions Engineer will place you at the intersection of engineering, data and Pinterest’s advertising and revenue ecosystem. You will contribute to scoped technical projects that improve tools, workflows, integrations and support experiences for internal teams, advertisers and partners.

The role offers exposure to real engineering work, cross-functional collaboration and responsible AI-assisted workflows, including applying judgment and verification to AI-supported work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a program toward a Bachelor’s in CS or related field.
• Plan to obtain Bachelor’s in CS by June 2028.
• Foundational programming concepts, debugging and testing.
• Experience writing code in Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Clear communication and collaboration with teammates.
• Comfort with structured data in tables/CSV.
• Experience using AI tools with validation of outputs.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned technical projects with mentor feedback.
• Execute end-to-end technical tasks contributing to Pinterest products and infrastructure.
• Build, test, debug, and improve code, scripts, automations, data workflows.
• Investigate issues using logs, data, docs, and structured troubleshooting.
• Participate in on-call coverage with guidance from engineers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Sales, Operations and Support.
• Improve reporting, monitoring, documentation, sample code and processes.
• Use approved AI tools to accelerate research, coding, analysis, and documentation while validating outputs.

Skills

Foundational programming concepts

Debugging and testing

Code in Python/Java/JavaScript/C++

Clear communication of technical think

Collaborate with teammates

Structured data in CSV

Use of AI tools with validation

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in CS 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.

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.

Solutions Engineer Interns work at the intersection of engineering, data and Pinterest’s advertising and revenue ecosystem. They contribute to scoped technical projects that improve tools, workflows, integrations and support experiences for internal teams, advertisers and partners.

The role offers exposure to real engineering work, cross-functional collaboration and responsible AI-assisted workflows, including applying judgment and verification to AI-supported work. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to see how technology drives customer and business impact. You’ll partner with engineers, data and analytics specialists, product stakeholders and go-to-market teams; learn how ambiguous operational problems become reliable technical solutions; and gain hands‑on experience across coding, debugging, data analysis, automation, documentation and system design.

What You’ll Do

• Complete assigned technical projects with attention to quality, incorporating feedback from your mentor, manager and peers
• Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end that contribute to Pinterest products and infrastructure
• Build, test, debug, and improve code, scripts, automations, internal tools or data workflows using guidance from experienced engineers.
• Investigate technical issues using logs, data, documentation and structured troubleshooting; help identify root causes, validate solutions and communicate findings.
• Participate in scheduled engineering on-call coverage during regular workdays and working hours, with guidance from experienced engineers, to help triage and document issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Product, Sales, Operations and Support teams and, where relevant, communicate directly with external partners to understand requirements, clarify technical questions and contribute to practical solutions.
• Help improve reporting, monitoring, documentation, sample code, or support processes so teams can resolve issues and make decisions more efficiently.
• Use approved AI tools to accelerate research, coding, analysis, and documentation while validating outputs, protecting confidential information, and taking ownership of the final work.

What We’re Looking For

• This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, engineering, information systems or a related technical field.
• Obtain Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2028.
• Foundational understanding of programming concepts, debugging and testing, demonstrated through coursework, projects or prior experience.
• Experience writing and debugging code in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.
• Clear communication of technical thinking, thoughtful clarifying questions and effective collaboration with teammates.
• Comfort working with structured data in tables or CSV files and using spreadsheets to organize or review data.
• Experience using AI tools to support learning, research or technical problem-solving, with a practice of validating outputs through testing or source review and handling information responsibly.

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. Office locations available for this role: Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York
• 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 $7,500 - $9,500 monthly.

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 complete this form for support.