Pinterest Software Engineer interview experience

I did notice that one of the interviews was different from the usual LeetCode-style questions, but overall it still felt like a standard loop.

What I liked most was the human side—I generally got along with everyone I spoke to, and the vibe across the interviews felt good. I ended up receiving an offer, but I didn’t join, even though everything else about the experience went well.

So while there wasn’t a rejection, the decision point was on me. My reflection was that the process seemed to treat me professionally and the interviewers were easy to engage with, which is exactly what makes an