Software Engineer Intern 2027 (USA)

Summary

Pinterest is a platform that helps people discover creative ideas, imagine possibilities, and plan meaningful experiences. The Software Engineer Intern will work with mentors and cross-functional engineering teams to build technologies, features, and tools, using AI-assisted tools and contributing to real projects at scale.

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

• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Working closely with mentors and product, design, data, and backend engineers.
• Plenty of opportunities to explore ideas that make a difference for our teams and Pinners.
• Participate in a variety of optional company events.