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      Backend Software Engineer Interview

      8 Feb 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Seattle, WA

      Other Backend Software Engineer interview reviews for Pinterest

      Software Engineer, Backend Interview

      13 Sept 2023
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Mexia, TX
      No offer
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pinterest (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2024

      Interview

      I had a chat with a recruiter to check on my resume and see if I would be a good fit for the position. After that, I was invited to perform a screening coding interview, which I passed. Finally, I was invited to a virtual on-site loop of 5 interviews, 3 algorithm/data structure interviews, 1 system design interview, and 1 interview with the hiring manager.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Modified coding problems that you would typically find in sites such as LeetCode.
      Answer question
      1
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Pinterest (Mexia, TX) in Jun 2023

      Interview

      Really good, all positive people. One of the best interview process overall. All people were super nice and helpful, they were open to changes on my schedule without a problem

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Q: What are your salary expectations?
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      Backend Developer Interview

      23 Aug 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pinterest in Jun 2022

      Interview

      Couple interactions with a recruiter asking typical hr questions and setting up the next interview 1 coding interview, you get 45 mins. Final stage 5 interviews (1 hiring manager, 1 system design, 3 coding) all the interviews are the same format. they tell you about themselves then you tell them about you, then they give you the coding question, and if there is time at the end you ask any questions you might have.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      I can't remember exactly what the question was, but it was where you had to find the password that was 5 characters long.
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      1