Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Toronto)

Pinterest is hiring a Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Toronto) (Canada). Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions software engineering and problem solving among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an internship.
Pinterest has 155 other open roles on Level.

AI in this role

Join Pinterest as a Software Engineering Intern in Toronto to work on scalable systems and utilize AI-assisted development practices.

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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 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 2029
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

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 Statement:

This onsite internship will be based in our Toronto 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 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 minimum and maximum salary for this position is CA$6000 - CA$7500 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.

How we rate this

Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Toronto) at Pinterest rates 40 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.

Key facts

Software Engineering Intern 2027 (Toronto) is an open job at Pinterest.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Toronto, ON, CA.
The job was posted on October 1, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Pinterest. Apply on Pinterest

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where software engineering was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where problem solving was part of your work. What did you do?
This role expects you to use AI tools as part of the job. Which ones have you used, and for what?
Tell me about a time an AI tool got something wrong. How did you catch it?

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List these exact terms on your resume: Software Engineering and Problem Solving. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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