Software Engineer Intern

Pinterest

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, CA
Employment
Intern
Posted
2 days ago
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About Pinterest

Pinterest is a visual discovery and inspiration platform where people find ideas for home, style, recipes, and more. It serves hundreds of millions of users worldwide through its image and video pinboard product.

Pinterest currently has 48 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $177,185–$339,078 across 42 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer Intern

As a Software Engineer Intern 2027 (USA), you will join engineering teams to learn how large-scale systems operate while building new technologies, features, and tools. Working alongside mentors and cross-functional partners in product, design, data, and backend engineering, you will execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end to deliver well-documented, tested, and operable code. The role requires a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms, along with experience in programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C++, and familiarity with frameworks like React. You will utilize AI tools as an iterative coding partner to accelerate your daily workflow and documentation. This position focuses on developing high-quality software solutions that impact the platform's core functionality while navigating technical challenges in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214000 from 869 postings across 70 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end to build new technologies and features.
  • Deliver code that is well-documented, thoroughly tested, and fully operable.
  • Use AI tools daily to brainstorm approaches, write code, and produce documentation.
  • Solve complex problems using core computer science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
  • Develop software using programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Go, or C++.
  • Participate in real projects that impact the platform's functionality for users.

What we're looking for

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
  • Must be 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 while exercising judgment around accuracy and security.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C++.
  • Familiarity with relevant frameworks, tools, or technologies such as React or similar.
  • Non-academic coding experience including hackathons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, open source, or volunteer coding.
  • Must be a US-based applicant.

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