Apprentice Engineer

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here . 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 27, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT. The program start date will be Monday, July 27, 2026. 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 Leverage AI in your daily engineering workflow to accelerate delivery—brainstorming approaches, writing and refining code, and producing clear documentation Continually grow 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 related degree or 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 Familiarity using AI as a learning and productivity tool, and as an iterative coding partner, to speed up engineering work while exercising strong judgment around accuracy, security, and when to ask for help In-Office Requirement Statement: We recognize that the ideal environment for work is situational and may differ across departments. What this looks like day-to-day can vary based on the needs of each organization or role. Relocation Statement: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model. 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 ... (truncated, view full listing at source)