IT Software Engineering Intern (USA)

About Pinterest:  

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex landing page to learn more. 

What you’ll do:

• The primary objective is to enhance the productivity of all Pinterest employees by creating new automation using GenAI.
• Participate in a specific technical project within the Pinterest IT team that involves code and addresses a real-world use case for all employees.
• Collaborate with emerging Generative AI technology software stacks such as Glean, Google Gemini, and Slack. Gain knowledge of internally developed GenAI software at Pinterest.
• Engage with Enterprise Architects to ensure alignment of automation with existing technical standards and best practices across Pinterest.
• Communicate new ideas and opinions openly as you grow professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with your team and contribute to tangible projects that directly impact Pinterest.
• Interact with senior leaders, network with diverse employees across the company, and actively participate in various events beyond your core responsibilities.

What we’re looking for:

• Intermediate skills in Python, JavaScript, and consuming REST APIs
• Experience manipulating data using Python
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
• Passion for collaborating with others on a team to progress projects
• Ability to document code
• Ability to present your work in front of technical and non-technical audiences.
• This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IS/MIS, or other engineering areas or a related technical field
• Obtain Bachelor's in Computer Science, IS/MIS, or other engineering areas or a related technical field by June 2026
• A curious nature with a desire to tackle and solve complex problem

The internship program will run May 20, 2025 - August 9, 2025 and June 17, 2025 - September 6, 2025.

 

This position is remote. 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.

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $7,500 - $9,000 monthly.

 

 

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Our Commitment to Diversity:

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. Apply