Process
Two questions were asked, one on arrays and the other on graphs. The questions were basically some variation of the type of question you get on IB, GFG, or LeetCode.
Prepare well and be thorough with it. The questions were very doable. Stay calm.
Questions
Arrays
Good arrays
Gcd Gcd > 1
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the PayPal SDE-1 role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their SDE-1 roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for PayPal's SDE-1 interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
PayPal Work Experiences
5.0
Supportive Culture, Manipulative Managers
MTS1 Software Engineer • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
July 28, 2025
Pros: Good work culture and very supportive.
Cons: Frequent layoffs and manipulative senior management.
5.0
A nice company to work for
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 4, 2022
Pros: PayPal is a very nice company to work for and provides a lot of benefits to employees. I had amazing colleagues to work with.
Cons: Due to people working in different timezones, the WLB can be bad at times.
3.0
Run away from this mess
Software Development Engineer II • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 24, 2022
Pros: WLB is average.
Compensation is good compared to market.
Cons: No tech vision.
No growth.
Higher management has no long-term plan.
- 5.0Supportive Culture, Manipulative ManagersMTS1 Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJuly 28, 2025Pros: Good work culture and very supportive.Cons: Frequent layoffs and manipulative senior management.
- 5.0A nice company to work forSoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 4, 2022Pros: PayPal is a very nice company to work for and provides a lot of benefits to employees. I had amazing colleagues to work with.Cons: Due to people working in different timezones, the WLB can be bad at times.
- 3.0Run away from this messSoftware Development Engineer II • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 24, 2022Pros: WLB is average. Compensation is good compared to market.Cons: No tech vision. No growth. Higher management has no long-term plan.
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