UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco)

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📍 San Francisco, CA, US💰 USD 8K–11K

About this role

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.

We’re looking for inquisitive, collaborative UX Engineer interns to bridge design and front‑end engineering. Partnering with mentors across product, design, data, and engineering, you’ll prototype and validate ideas, contribute to our design system, and translate research into polished, performant interfaces. Expect real projects, supportive teammates, and opportunities to ship experiences that are accessible, delightful, and meaningful for our Pinners.


What you’ll do:

  • Take ownership over the completion and quality of your tasks and project while incorporating 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
  • Bridge design and engineering teams 
  • Communicate new ideas and opinions with candor as you grow both professionally and personally through learning and development opportunities


What we’re looking for:

  • This position requires current enrollment in a school or education program in which the individual is working towards a Master's in statistics, psychology, sociology, applied sciences, computer science or related field
  • Obtain Master’s in computer science, statistics, psychology, sociology, applied sciences or related field by 2027
  • Previous Software Engineering internships
  • Passion for solving user-experience problems / upleveling the quality of the Pinner experience 
  • Proficiency in a dynamic programming language such as JavaScript, CSS, C++, HTML, Python, Java, Go–we use a variety of programming languages and tools
  • Ability to continually learn from your experiences

We offer 2 internship start dates:

  • May 17, 2027 - August 6, 2027
  • June 14, 2027 - September 3, 2027


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 [1-2 times per week] and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from one of the following offices [San Francisco].


Relocation Statement:

  • This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

 

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.

US based applicants only

The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,250 - $11,000 monthly.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.
 
By submitting this application, I certify that all information submitted in my application and throughout the hiring process is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation may disqualify me from employment consideration or result in termination if discovered after hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) role at pinterest?
The listed salary for this UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) position at pinterest is USD 8K–11K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) position at pinterest located?
This UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) role at pinterest is based in San Francisco, CA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) at pinterest belong to?
This UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) position is part of the University Engineering department at pinterest. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) job at pinterest posted?
This UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) position at pinterest was posted on Oct 1, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco)
pinterest · 💰 USD 8K–11K
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