Software Engineer Intern 2027 (USA)
About The Position
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. 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. 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.
Requirements
- 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
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
Benefits
- Base salary range: $8,250 - $11,000 monthly
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
