Join Pinterest as a UX Engineering Intern to bridge design and front-end engineering while collaborating with mentors.
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What you'll build
- Take ownership over tasks and projects
- Execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end
- Deliver well-documented and tested code
- Bridge design and engineering teams
- Communicate new ideas and opinions
Must have
- Current enrollment in a Master's program
- Obtain Master’s by 2027
- Previous Software Engineering internships
- Passion for solving user-experience problems
- Proficiency in a dynamic programming language
Practical constraints
- In-office collaboration 1-2 times per week
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Requirements
- Education
- Master's degree
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Benefits
Joblaze summary
The UX Engineering Intern at Pinterest engages in day-to-day tasks that involve bridging design and front-end engineering, working closely with mentors to prototype and validate user experiences. Key skills include proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript and Python, alongside a strong foundation in user experience principles. This role is ideal for graduate students pursuing degrees in computer science or related fields, particularly those with prior software engineering internship experience. The position offers a collaborative environment where interns can contribute to meaningful projects while learning from experienced professionals.
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 UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) role remote?
- It's hybrid — Pinterest expects some on-site time in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Pinterest lists $8,250–$11,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Pinterest is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C++, CSS, Go, HTML, Java, JavaScript.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Pinterest targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this UX Engineering Intern (San Francisco) role at Pinterest.
From the original posting
About Pinterest:
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.
US based applicants only
The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $8,250 - $11,000 monthly.
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