Pinterest

Apprentice Product Manager

Pinterest$112K — $132K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Non-tech professionals, including bootcamp graduates and self-taught candidates, welcome.
  • Self-motivated individuals with a strong desire to explore Product Management.
  • Ability to learn and effectively use emerging AI tools in product development.
  • 1+ years of collaborative work experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and cross-functional partners on impactful projects.
  • Assist in defining product goals and requirements for innovation.
  • Drive insights from experiments to impact product development.
  • Manage projects end-to-end with a focus on outcomes.
  • Engage with a mentor to gain insights into the Product Manager role and expectations.
  • Utilize AI tools to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
  • Participate in learning and development activities to grow professionally.

Benefits

  • Inclusion in a unique apprenticeship designed for non-traditional candidates.
  • Possible conversion to full-time Product Manager role after the apprenticeship.
  • Exposure to high-impact projects and collaboration with diverse teams.
  • Personal mentorship from experienced Product Managers.
  • Access to various learning and development opportunities throughout the program.
Full Job Description
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 Product Management at Pinterest. Apprenticeships are up to one year long with the opportunity to be considered for conversion to a full-time Product Manager. Employment throughout the program is at will, and while programs can be up to one year in length, there is no guarantee on the specific length of the program.

Applications may close as early as Friday, July 10, 2026 at 5:00pm PDT. The program start date will be October 19, 2026.

What you'll do:
  • Work alongside other Pinterest Product Managers and key partners on our Design, Research, and Engineering teams on a high-impact project
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to help turn ideas into real product innovation. You'll get direct experience assisting with defining product goals & requirements, driving insights & wins through experiments, and owning projects end-to-end
  • Collaborate with an assigned mentor who will help you navigate the expectations of a Product Manager at Pinterest
  • Leverage AI tools to optimize your workflow and to make cross-functional collaboration more productive and efficient
  • Continually grow through various learning and development opportunities

What we're looking for:
  • Professionals from non-tech backgrounds, including but not limited to: product management bootcamp grads, candidates who are self-taught, and those who do not hold a related degree or professional experience in Product Management 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 a Product Manager at Pinterest
  • Has a learner and builder mindset: Able to quickly onboard to emerging AI tools and implement them appropriately in the full product development process with a focus on decision quality and efficiency
  • 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
  • Strong analytical problem solving and decision making skills with experience analyzing metrics and making data informed decisions


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.

US Based Applicants Only:

For this role, applicants must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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.

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $9,350 - $11,000 monthly.

About Pinterest

Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover and save ideas for recipes, home decor, fashion, and more. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Pinterest has over 400 million monthly active users and is available in over 30 languages. The company's mission is to help people discover and do what they love.
Learn more about Pinterest
Size
3,225 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$128.3 million
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
+53.9%
Revenue
$1.6 billion
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