Pinterest

Software Engineer Intern Fall 2026 (Toronto)

Pinterest$72K — $114K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science or a related technical field
  • Expected to graduate by June 2028
  • 2-3 years of CS coursework completed
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, Go
  • Experience with AI or related technical areas through coursework or projects
  • Non-academic coding experience through hackathons, personal projects, or open-source contributions
  • Curiosity and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate accountability and quality in your work with support from mentors and peers
  • Execute technical tasks from start to finish to contribute to Pinterest's future
  • Deliver well-documented, tested, and functional code
  • Communicate ideas and opinions openly while pursuing professional growth
  • Collaborate with the team on impactful projects
  • Engage with leaders and attend optional company events

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional learning and development
  • Potential eligibility for relocation assistance
  • Involvement in a workplace that fosters equity and inclusivity
  • Participation in varied company events and interactions with employees across Pinterest
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Demonstrate accountability and quality in your work while receiving support and guidance from your mentor, manager, and peers
  • Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end to help build the future of Pinterest
  • Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable
  • Communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities
  • Collaborate with your team and contribute to real projects that impact Pinterest
  • Opportunities to interact with leaders and employees across Pinterest and to participate in a variety of optional company events

What we're looking for:
  • This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field
  • Obtain Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2028
  • 2-3 years of CS classes under your belt (Intro to CS and Algorithms, Advanced Algorithms, Operating Systems and Data Structures are all great!)
  • Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
  • Aptitude for JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, Go-we use a variety of programming languages and tools
  • Exposure to AI or related technical areas through coursework, projects, internships, or practical experience
  • Strong interest in exploring how AI-powered technologies can improve products and create meaningful user impact
  • Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hack-a-thons, code challenges, personal projects, GitHub, Open Source, volunteer coding experience, conference participation, etc.)
  • A curious nature with a desire to tackle and solve complex problem

This onsite internship will be based in our Toronto office requiring a few days in office. Our program will run from September 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026 in a full-time capacity during typical business hours between Monday-Friday

This job posting is for an open vacancy. Please note that the company utilizes artificial intelligence to screen applicants for the positions.

In-Office Requirement:
  • We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
  • This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration [2-3 weekdays per week] and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices [Toronto].


Relocation Statement:
  • This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
  • Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

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, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

Canada based applicants only

The salary for this position is $6,000 - $9,500CAD monthly.

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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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