About the role#
We are looking for inquisitive, collaborative interns to join our engineering teams. You will work closely with mentors, product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to understand how large-scale systems operate. You will contribute to new technologies, features, and tools while working on real projects in a supportive environment.
What you'll do#
- Complete assigned technical projects with a focus on quality.
- Incorporate feedback from your mentor, manager, and peers.
- Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end.
- Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable.
- Share ideas, questions, and perspectives clearly and respectfully.
- Build technical and professional skills through learning opportunities.
- Collaborate with your team on production-oriented projects.
- Connect with leaders and colleagues across the company.
- Participate in intern program events.
- Learn to use AI-powered technologies responsibly while validating your outputs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science or a related technical field.
- Expected graduation date by June 2029.
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
- Familiarity with using AI as a learning, productivity, and engineering tool.
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C++.
- Familiarity with relevant frameworks, tools, or technologies such as React.
- Non-academic coding experience, such as hackathons, personal projects, GitHub, or open source contributions.
- A curious nature with a desire to solve complex problems.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship based in Toronto, Ontario.
- The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days of in-office collaboration per week.
- You must live within a commutable distance of the Toronto office.
- The position offers a monthly salary range of CA$6,000 to CA$7,500.
About Pinterest
Pinterest operates a visual discovery platform for users to search, save, and shop for ideas. The company is based in San Francisco and was founded in 2010. It functions as a public company with over 13,000 employees. The platform serves more than 600 million monthly active users globally.
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