Software Engineer Intern 2026 — Remote (US)

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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.We’re looking for inquisitive, collaborative interns to join our engineering teams. Working closely with mentors and product, design, data, and back‑end engineers, you’ll learn how large‑scale systems operate and play a meaningful role in building 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.What you’ll do:• 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• Communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities• Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest• Opportunities to interact with leaders and employees across Pinterest and to participate in a variety of optional company eventsWhat 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 (CS) or a related technical field• Obtain Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer Science or a related technical field by June 2028• 2-3 years of completed CS classes (Intro to CS and Algorithms, Advanced Algorithms, Operating Systems and Data Structures are all great!)• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms• Experience with JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, or Go as we use a variety of programming languages and tools• Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hack-a-thons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, volunteer coding experience, conference participation, etc.)• You have current authorization to work in the US and will not require employer visa sponsorship now or in the future• Demonstrated curiosity and a desire to tackle and solve complex problemsWe offer 2 internship start dates:• May 18, 2026 - August 7, 2026• June 15, 2026 - September 4, 2026Relocation Statement:• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.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.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 onlyThe minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,250 - $11,000 monthly.#LI-REMOTE#LI-FILSOur 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.

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