Machine Learning Scientist Interview Experience - Ireland
September 10, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I was ghosted after I was asked to submit a 5-hour assessment, which followed an initial 30-minute video screening call. The assessment round went well for me, and I was expecting some kind of communication, but there was none.
Questions
The online HackerRank assessment took 5 hours.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the PayPal Machine Learning Scientist role in Ireland.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Machine Learning Scientist roles in Ireland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for PayPal's Machine Learning Scientist interview process in Ireland.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Used to be good
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
April 16, 2025
Pros: Nice colleagues,
Supportive manager,
Work-life balance.
Cons: It might close the whole site in the nearby future.
5.0
Great culture and people
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
March 31, 2025
Pros: Great culture and people. Working great.
Cons: Tech depth is not enough.
5.0
Good work-life balance, poor tech stack
Machine Learning Scientist • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
January 30, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance, hybrid model, good culture.
Cons: Poor tech stack, slow, and too many processes.
- 4.0Used to be goodMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaApril 16, 2025Pros: Nice colleagues, Supportive manager, Work-life balance.Cons: It might close the whole site in the nearby future.
- 5.0Great culture and peopleMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaMarch 31, 2025Pros: Great culture and people. Working great.Cons: Tech depth is not enough.
- 5.0Good work-life balance, poor tech stackMachine Learning Scientist • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJanuary 30, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance, hybrid model, good culture.Cons: Poor tech stack, slow, and too many processes.
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