Pinterest Interview Guide
2% easy, 63% medium, 35% hard · 15 problem suggestions · Arrays, String, Sorting
Overview
Pinterest interviews are surprisingly hard. With 35% hard problems — one of the highest ratios among social companies — the coding bar is well above peers like Snap or Reddit. Pinterest also includes background-specific rounds tailored to your area of expertise. The onsite is long: 5-6 rounds. Expect multiple coding rounds, system design, and a behavioral round that evaluates product thinking — how you'd approach building features that help people discover and save ideas.
Interview Process
| Round | Type | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CoderPad Screen | Coding | 60 min | One medium-hard problem |
| Onsite Coding (x2-3) | Coding | 45 min | Hard problems, graphs and arrays |
| System Design | System Design | 60 min | Recommendation and discovery systems |
| Background-Specific | Domain | 45 min | Depth in your area of expertise |
| Behavioral | Behavioral | 45 min | Product thinking and culture fit |
CoderPad screen, then 5-6 onsite rounds: multiple coding, system design, background-specific, and behavioral. Timeline is 3-5 weeks.
Difficulty Breakdown
63% medium, 35% hard, 2% easy. Almost no easy warm-ups. Come prepared for real challenges from round one.
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