Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
March 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Asked questions on Java and Salesforce integration over the phone.
It went pretty well and came onsite immediately. The job location was in San Jose, California.
The HR interview was very straightforward.
Mostly a straightforward interview.
Questions
Integration on Salesforce and Java
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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
7%
Pass 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
Positive21%
Neutral7%
Negative71%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for PayPal's Senior Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
5.0
Working as an Android Developer in the PayPal Mobile App
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 23, 2022
Pros: Very professional and organized environment.
Follow best practices in software development.
Cool and stress-free work culture.
Supportive superiors and colleagues.
Cons: Legacy code. The codebase is very old and quite big. It's difficult for newcomers to understand.
4.0
Good values as a company
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 10, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance, large scale of operation.
Cons: Silo style of working sometimes.
3.0
Cutting Edge Payments: A Difficult Culture
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 12, 2014
Pros: - Nimble Payment Technology
- Fast growing
- The compensation and benefits are really good.
Cons: - The culture.
- The politics kills innovation and creativity.
- 5.0Working as an Android Developer in the PayPal Mobile AppSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 23, 2022Pros: Very professional and organized environment. Follow best practices in software development. Cool and stress-free work culture. Supportive superiors and colleagues.Cons: Legacy code. The codebase is very old and quite big. It's difficult for newcomers to understand.
- 4.0Good values as a companySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 10, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, large scale of operation.Cons: Silo style of working sometimes.
- 3.0Cutting Edge Payments: A Difficult CultureSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 12, 2014Pros: - Nimble Payment Technology - Fast growing - The compensation and benefits are really good.Cons: - The culture. - The politics kills innovation and creativity.
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