Pinterest reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(993 total reviews)
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Bill Ready

48% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Pinterest has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 993 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pinterest employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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993 reviews
5.0
Dec 4, 2015
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Pros

It's rare to get an opportunity to work on a project that will change the world and make people's everyday lives better. That also comes with pressure to execute and lots of opinions. If you're ready to work and collaborate there is a lot off opportunity to take the ball and run with it, to put your fingerprints on what will be global household name. The culture and community is generally one of caring and respect which also comes with the downside that confrontation can be difficult but we're learning how to deal with that without loosing our soul. This isn't easy work but it's satisfying.

Cons

There has been disorganization and unclear objectives in the past but leadership is striving to cleanup the focus and put the whole company on one singular mission, it won't be a quick fix but they've made it a clear priority. The 'urban campus' can be a bit exhausting when you have to ping pong between buildings. Pinterest is growing so quickly that it can take months to find out that someone actually owns part of the product you're working on or concerned with. The product review process can be inefficient and frustrating but overall it's a positive. Management can parachute in with high priority distractions but it's also your job to push back and they are willing to hear it.

5.0
Jul 25, 2014
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Pros

Whenever I hear Ben speak, I am amazed at his ability to inspire me and have a great sense of satisfaction working at the company.

Cons

Growing pains. But I am learning a lot and count my blessings every day that I get to learn so much from so many smart people, get paid doing it, get great food and perks, and when there are bumpy times i always remember 'a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor'.

5.0
Jun 2, 2014

Best company I've worked for

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people here are smart, passionate, and nice. The culture is collaborative and there are tons of possibilities for impact, learning, and growth. The leadership team recognizes the value of a strong culture and have significantly invested in our people, particularly compared to other companies at our stage.

Cons

Sometimes we could move faster than we do. Given the collaborative culture, there's a balance to strike between discussion and debate and decision and action. We can improve in this area, though I think that progress is already underway.

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