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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.
The Pinterest Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity for professionals from non-tech backgrounds and those who may face barriers of entry into the industry to experience Engineering at Pinterest. Apprenticeships are up to one year long with the opportunity to be considered for conversion to a full-time Engineer. While programs can be up to one year in length, employment throughout the program is at will, and there is no guarantee on the specific length of the program.
Applications may close as early as Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00pm PDT. The program start date will be June 30, 2025.
What you’ll do:
- Work alongside other Pinterest Engineers and key partners on our Design, Research, and Product Management teams on a high-impact project
- Collaborate with an assigned mentor who will help you navigate the expectations of being an Engineer at Pinterest
- Continually grow — professionally and personally through various learning and development opportunities
What we’re looking for:
- Professionals from non-tech backgrounds including but not limited to: coding bootcamp grads, candidates who are self-taught, and those who do not hold a degree or related professional experience in Engineering roles
- Self-motivated and proactive professionals pursuing a career in the tech industry who are curious to learn what it’s like to work and succeed as an Engineer at Pinterest
- 1+ years of experience working collaboratively and clearly communicating in a professional work environment preferred
- Apprentices are expected to work full-time during business hours. As such, students currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program are not eligible for this position
- Proficiency in at least one programming language
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
For this role, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company complies with all applicable federal, state, and/or local equal employment opportunity and/or anti-discrimination laws.
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, 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 $8,500 - $10,000 monthly.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest Seattle, Washington, USA Office
1730 Minor Ave, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101
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