Pinterest employs about 4,999 people worldwide. Recent staffing activity shows 697 hires versus 391 departures, yielding a measured net expansion of roughly six percent. Headcount is balanced between product development, business enablement and support functions, illustrating the mix of skills needed to operate a large consumer social platform.
Engineering is the largest function at Pinterest with roughly 1,857 employees, or just over one-third of the company’s total workforce. Marketing & Product follows at 809 employees, while Sales & Support accounts for 743 team members who work with advertisers and creators. Business Management, Finance & Administration, Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Program & Project Management and other specialized roles collectively make up the remaining 35 percent of staff, giving the organization a well-diversified talent base.
Pinterest’s workforce is widely distributed. Approximately 1,136 employees work from San Francisco, and another 477 are based in New York City. Seattle, Atlanta, Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, Dublin and London each host teams ranging from a few dozen to just under 300 people. An additional 2,250 employees operate remotely or from smaller satellite offices, supporting global coverage and around-the-clock platform reliability.