Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
I interviewed with PayPal in San Jose in November 2017. The interview questions were pretty easy, with very basic algorithm questions. All the interviewers were Indian and extremely rude, which propelled my decision to not join this company. The workforce is not diverse; the office seemed to be full of people from South India.
Questions
Basic algorithmic questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the PayPal Senior Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for PayPal's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
- 4.0Learning At Enterprise, Repetitive ProblemsSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 18, 2019Pros: Good learning curve at the enterprise level.Cons: Solving the same problem under different management over the months.
- 3.0Good WLB, no career growthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2025Pros: Not too many hours, very easy to network across teams and roles.Cons: Managers are useless and don't know how to promote. You won't get good refreshers nor promotions, so your TC takes a nosedive after 2 years.
- 3.0Good Company, Team DependentSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 26, 2018Pros: The company is good overall, but it depends on the team.Cons: If you end up in a bad team, it's the worst. Make sure during interviews you talk to all team members to make a judgment.
PayPal Interview Questions
