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Get a Pinterest referral
Ask a verified Pinterest employee to refer you for a specific role. Share the job ID and your resume, and they review it and submit the referral through Pinterest's internal process.
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About Pinterest
Pinterest is a visual discovery platform where people save and shop ideas, built on large-scale recommendation and ads systems.
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California
- Employees
- ~4,500
- Careers
- pinterestcareers.com ↗
Pinterest interview process
3 stages · Reapply after 12 months if not selected. Rounds vary by role and level.
- 1
Recruiter call
Background and role fit.
- 2
Technical screen
Coding.
- 3
Onsite loop
Coding, system design and behavioral interviews.
What Pinterest tests
- Topics
- Visual Graph Traversal & Pin Boards · Async Image Ingestion & Processing · Search Autocomplete & Trie Structures · Large-Scale Storage Optimization · Clean Code & Algorithms
- Tech stack
- Python · Java · Go · React · HBase · MySQL · AWS
- Levels
- L3, L4, L5 (Senior), L6 (Staff)
How to get referred at Pinterest
Step 1
Find the exact role
Open the job on pinterestcareers.com and copy the job link and job ID. Referrers can only submit you for a specific opening.
Step 2
Pick the right referrer
Choose a verified Pinterest employee. Someone in the same team or function can speak to your fit more credibly.
Step 3
Send a focused request
Attach a resume tailored to the role and a three- or four-line note on why you fit. Lead with experience that matches what Pinterest tests, such as Visual Graph Traversal & Pin Boards and Async Image Ingestion & Processing.
Step 4
Get referred and track it
Once they accept and you pay, they submit you through Pinterest's internal referral portal and upload proof. Your payment is held until that proof is in.
Pinterest tip: Pinterest hires mostly in the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Check the posting location before requesting.
Questions about Pinterest referrals
How do I get a referral at Pinterest?
Find the exact role on Pinterest's careers site and copy the job ID, choose a verified Pinterest referrer on this page, then send your tailored resume with a short note on why you fit. The referrer submits you through Pinterest's internal referral portal and uploads proof.
What is the Pinterest interview process?
It usually has 3 stages: recruiter call, technical screen and onsite loop. The exact rounds vary by role and level.
How much does a Pinterest referral cost?
Each referrer sets their own fee, and you pay only after the referrer accepts your request.
Does a Pinterest referral guarantee an interview?
No. A Pinterest referral puts your profile in front of the recruiter through the internal process, but Pinterest decides on interviews, offers and hiring.
How long should I wait to reapply to Pinterest after a rejection?
Candidates are usually asked to wait about 12 months after a final-round rejection before interviewing for a similar role again.
Where is Pinterest headquartered?
Pinterest is headquartered in San Francisco, California and was founded in 2010.
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Expedia GroupCompany details are from public sources, last reviewed Oct 2026. FindMyReferral is not affiliated with Pinterest. Hiring decisions are made by Pinterest.