Software Engineer Intern 2026

Were looking for inquisitive collaborative interns to join our engineering teams. Working closely with mentors and product design data and backend engineers youll learn how largescale 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 youll 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 events
  
  

What were looking for:

• This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science (CS) or a related technical field
• Obtain Masters 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 problems
  
  

We offer 2 internship start dates:

• May 18 2026 - August 7 2026
• June 15 2026 - September 4 2026
  
  

In-Office Requirement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means were not always working in an office but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 1-2 times per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices Seattle.

Relocation Statement:

• This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. 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 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 only

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8250 - $11000 monthly.

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Required Experience:

Intern