Process
Initial interview with two members of the development team who described the position.
Afterwards, a take-home assignment was given to create an API.
Subsequently, a presentation was expected. However, I was rejected before I could present my project.
Questions
General background questions about work history.
Why I want to join the company, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the PayPal Backend Developer role in Tokyo, Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Backend Developer roles in Tokyo, Japan is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for PayPal's Backend Developer interview process in Tokyo, Japan.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Great Environment, Truly Good Company
Backend Developer • Former Employee
August 25, 2019
Pros: A good environment, collaboration, and creativity are encouraged.
Cons: I can hardly think of a con on working there; truly a good company.
4.0
The work is mysterious and important
Backend Developer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
February 28, 2025
Pros: Good compensation.
Some colleagues are great.
Quite international.
Cons: Bureaucracy x1000
Everything is top priority, deadline is yesterday.
Change of plans every 4th week.
4.0
Excellent Employee Culture
QA Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 9, 2024
Pros: 1. Full remote in Japan
2. Option to visit office anytime
3. HR policies are best in class
4. Working on some of the latest and greatest tech
Cons: 1. No fixed increment cycles; you can be on the same salary for years.
- 4.0Great Environment, Truly Good CompanyBackend Developer • Former EmployeeAugust 25, 2019Pros: A good environment, collaboration, and creativity are encouraged.Cons: I can hardly think of a con on working there; truly a good company.
- 4.0The work is mysterious and importantBackend Developer • Current EmployeeStockholm, Stockholm County, SwedenFebruary 28, 2025Pros: Good compensation. Some colleagues are great. Quite international.Cons: Bureaucracy x1000 Everything is top priority, deadline is yesterday. Change of plans every 4th week.
- 4.0Excellent Employee CultureQA Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 9, 2024Pros: 1. Full remote in Japan 2. Option to visit office anytime 3. HR policies are best in class 4. Working on some of the latest and greatest techCons: 1. No fixed increment cycles; you can be on the same salary for years.
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