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What is the best part of working at the company?
Great atmosphere. Camaraderie. Good pay. Free cafeteria.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Located in downtown San Francisco. Area is dirty and unsafe. Parking is expensive. Walking from BART is like walking through a homeless zombie wasteland.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great friendly work environment. Team culture. Happy people.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Eight hour GSOC shift. Arrive early for safe parking. Catch a short nap. Grab coffee. Attend morning brief. Monitor cameras, complete paperwork, stand in for officers during their lunch breaks. Lunch in the cafeteria. Coffee. Finish shift and go home. Busiest days were medical emergencies on site, off boarding an angry employee, or stopping a vagrant trying to access the building. Easy money.

As a software engineer at Pinterest, every day is a testament to innovation and purpose. The culture fosters collaboration and empowers every voice to be heard, making each line of code feel like a stroke of inspiration. From refining algorithms to optimizing infrastructure, our work directly impacts millions, enriching lives and bringing creativity to the forefront.

Pinterest doesn't just embrace innovation; it thrives on it. Challenges span diverse tech areas, ensuring continuous growth and learning. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive wellness initiatives underscore our holistic approach to employee well-being.

Join us at Pinterest and be part of a community where your talents are celebrated, your ideas are valued, and your impact is tangible. Together, let's continue to inspire the world, one Pin at a time.

The thing I liked most was that if I needed something like a keyboard or a mouse I just went to the help desk presented my badge and they gave me it.  Other companies waste your time with having to go into some system with some vendor, try to find the item, fill out a bunch of forms with business unit etc., then wait weeks.
They provide food for most meals which is great. 
They provide lots of conference areas and places to work besides just one's desk.
They provide the equivalent of a giant free 7-eleven.  A bit more upscale than 7-eleven, but you want a pack of gum or a yogurt it is there.
In general they spoil their developers.


Working with Pinterest is exciting and engaging! You feel like you are a part of the ONLY health, happy social media platform. 

Pinterest is inspiring and creative; which means each day is filled with opportunity and excitement. People are excited to work with you!

The day to day offers a lot of autonomy and room to grow your book in a way that works for you. There are clear expectations and the company provides the resources and trainings needed to achieve these goals. 



Relaxed, Fun and space for creativity are three things I had while my time on Pinterest. Weekly summary and meetings were not just to find out where exactly you and your team did but to improvise and grow your potential.

This was a great place to work until one day I got a text saying I needed to return my laptop and my whole branch was being laid off. Because of this they did not follow through with bonuses that were agreed upon when I took the job and all of us were left high and dry. Not even the managers had any clue we would all be terminated. No care or respect for their employees. 

Pinterest laid off our entire office (300+ employees) with no warning. We were exceeding revenue goal, but they cut us off and refused to give any explanation. One day everyone randomly lost access to their computers, come to find out it was due to Pinterest ending the contract. This move deeply hurt many employees and their families. 

Like the team. Dislike the management who doesn't know anything. Brand new equipment t to use which is a plus.

Most teammates act way too spoiled meaning they act like they are better than this place. Leaving a mess at their station and bathroom allowing someone else to pick up after them.

Overall I enjoyed my experience, the benefits, and work-life balance were great. Most people I interacted with were friendly and helpful. However, near the end of my time, there were many changes in leadership and a lack of transparency between senior leaders and others within the company. 

Pinterest was a very cultural diverse job with many different faces that came with nothing but positive energy. I would say the best part about working for Pinterest was being able to experience how the CEO cared for his workers as if they didn’t work for him, and the amazing overtime they gave us.

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