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PinterestUX Engineering Intern (San Francisco)
Pinterest operates a digital platform that helps millions of global users discover creative inspiration, plan future projects, and organize ideas. The company is hiring a UX…
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Pinterest operates a digital platform that helps millions of global users discover creative inspiration, plan future projects, and organize ideas. The company is hiring a UX Engineering Intern to join its team in San Francisco on a full-time basis. This on-site position requires working from the San Francisco office one to two times per week for collaborative sessions. In this capacity, the intern will act as a bridge between design…
Job Description
Pinterest operates a digital platform that helps millions of global users discover creative inspiration, plan future projects, and organize ideas. The company is hiring a UX Engineering Intern to join its team in San Francisco on a full-time basis. This on-site position requires working from the San Francisco office one to two times per week for collaborative sessions.
In this capacity, the intern will act as a bridge between design and front-end engineering teams. Responsibilities include building prototypes, validating concepts, contributing to the design system, and turning research into functional, accessible, and high-performing interfaces. Candidates will collaborate with mentors across product, design, data, and engineering while taking ownership of assigned tasks. Pinterest expects applicants to demonstrate foundational skills, problem-solving approaches, and the ability to collaborate effectively with AI tools during the interview process.
This role suits students who want to develop professionally while shaping user experiences for platform users. Applicants must be US-based.
Responsibilities
- Manage the completion and quality of assigned projects while incorporating feedback from mentors, managers, and peers
- Execute technical tasks from start to finish to support platform development
- Produce code that is properly tested, documented, and operable
- Serve as a bridge connecting design and engineering teams
- Share new ideas and viewpoints openly while engaging in professional and personal development opportunities
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an educational program working toward a Master's degree in computer science, statistics, psychology, sociology, applied sciences, or a related field
- Expected graduation or degree attainment by 2027
- Prior experience through software engineering internships
- Proficiency in a dynamic programming language such as JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, or Go
- Availability to work on-site in San Francisco one to two times per week
- US-based applicant status
Qualifications
- Demonstrated passion for solving user-experience problems and elevating the quality of the user experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available for this position
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this internship?
This is a hybrid, on-site role based in San Francisco. Interns are required to be in the office for in-person collaboration one to two times per week and must live within a commutable distance.
What are the start date options for the internship?
Pinterest offers two internship start date windows: May 17, 2027 to August 6, 2027, or June 14, 2027 to September 3, 2027.
What is the salary range for this position?
The monthly base salary for this position ranges from $8,250 to $11,000, with the final amount determined by factors such as location, travel, relevant prior experience, and specific skills.
What educational background is required?
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an educational program working toward a Master's degree in computer science, statistics, psychology, sociology, applied sciences, or a related field, and graduate by 2027.
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