Process
First, I had a phone interview. The interviewer introduced the company and his team at the beginning. This process lasted about 15 minutes. Then, I was asked to introduce myself and paraphrase the projects.
Questions
Be prepared to discuss:
- Basic OS concepts
- Java concepts
- The difference between Java and C++
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the PayPal Java Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Java Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for PayPal's Java Engineer interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
PayPal is a good place to work at
Engineering Director • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
December 10, 2012
Pros: Growth Company - Great market potential.
Focus from senior leadership in being a technology-driven and customer-centric company.
Cons: Culture at PayPal needs to evolve to greater technical excellence, higher productivity, and customer centricity.
4.0
Good Pay, Limited Remote
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico
November 2, 2023
Pros: Competent salary, good work environment.
Cons: Lack of agile organization. No remote work for Mexico.
1.0
A great place to be for guys/girls who know how to walk over and leave the human side aside
Software Development Manager • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
December 25, 2012
Pros: Salary is one of the best in the industry.
Cons: Organisational direction is never clear or consistent.
- 4.0PayPal is a good place to work atEngineering Director • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesDecember 10, 2012Pros: Growth Company - Great market potential. Focus from senior leadership in being a technology-driven and customer-centric company.Cons: Culture at PayPal needs to evolve to greater technical excellence, higher productivity, and customer centricity.
- 4.0Good Pay, Limited RemoteSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoNovember 2, 2023Pros: Competent salary, good work environment.Cons: Lack of agile organization. No remote work for Mexico.
- 1.0A great place to be for guys/girls who know how to walk over and leave the human side asideSoftware Development Manager • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDecember 25, 2012Pros: Salary is one of the best in the industry.Cons: Organisational direction is never clear or consistent.
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