Join Pinterest as a Software Engineering Intern to work on real projects and collaborate with teams in Zurich.
Posted by employer 1 day ago
First seen on Joblaze 11 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 11 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Complete assigned technical projects
- Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end
- Deliver code that is well-documented
- Collaborate with your team
- Build technical and professional skills
Must have
- Current enrollment in a school or education program
- Obtain Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field by June 2028
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Experience with one or more programming languages
Nice to have
- Familiarity using AI as a learning tool
- Non-academic coding experience
- Curious nature with a desire to tackle complex problems
Practical constraints
- In-office requirement 2-3 weekdays per week
AI in the day-to-day
Foundational exposure to AI concepts or AI-assisted software development through coursework, projects, internships or practical experience.
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Software Engineering Intern at Pinterest engages in hands-on technical projects, collaborating with mentors and cross-functional teams to contribute to product development and infrastructure. Candidates should have a foundational understanding of computer science principles and experience with programming languages like Python or Java, along with a curiosity for AI-assisted development. This role is ideal for students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, looking to gain practical experience in a supportive environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Pinterest's careers page October 3, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Zurich) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Pinterest expects some on-site time in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Where is the role based?
- Pinterest is hiring for this position in Zurich, Switzerland.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, Go, Java, JavaScript, Python, React.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pinterest targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Zurich) role at Pinterest.
From the original posting
About Pinterest:
We’re looking for inquisitive, collaborative interns to join our engineering teams. Working closely with mentors and product, design, data, and engineers, you’ll learn how large‑scale systems operate and play a meaningful role in building new technologies, features, and tools. Expect real projects, supportive teammates, and plenty of opportunities to explore ideas that make a difference for our teams and Pinners.
What you’ll do:
- Complete assigned technical projects with attention to quality, incorporating feedback from your mentor, manager and peers
- Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end that contribute to Pinterest products and infrastructure
- Deliver code that is well-documented, tested, and operable
- Share ideas, questions and perspectives clearly and respectfully while learning from feedback
- Build technical and professional skills through learning and development opportunities
- Collaborate with your team and contribute to production-oriented projects that support Pinterest’s goals
- Leverage opportunities to connect with leaders and colleagues across Pinterest and participate in intern program events
- Foundational exposure to AI concepts or AI-assisted software development through coursework, projects, internships or practical experience
- Interest in learning how to use AI-powered technologies responsibly to improve product development, while validating outputs through testing, review and engineering judgment
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
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms.
- Familiarity using AI as a learning, productivity, and engineering tool, and as an iterative coding partner, to accelerate engineering work while exercising strong judgment around accuracy, security, and when to ask for help
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or C++, and familiarity with relevant frameworks, tools, or technologies such as React or similar. Technical requirements vary by team.
- Non-academic coding experience (i.e. hackathons, 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
In-Office Requirement:
- This onsite internship will be based in our Zurich office requiring a few days in office. Our program will run in a full-time capacity during typical business hours between Monday-Friday.
- This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration 2-3 weekdays per week and therefore needs to be within a commutable distance of Zurich.
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.
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