Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) Interview Experience - San Jose, California
April 1, 2024
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
The interview process consists of five rounds:
- One behavioral interview
- Three rounds of system design and coding
- One HR-related interview
It included panel interview rounds and individual sessions with the Hiring Manager.
Questions
Design Instagram without using a microservices architecture.
Design a new database for Facebook using graph.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the PayPal Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
100%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) roles in San Jose, California is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Good Wlb, Low Pay
Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
September 7, 2024
Pros: Good work-life balance and work-from-home benefits.
Cons: Less pay
No international relocation
4.0
Great company to work with
Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
April 15, 2025
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Great work environment.
Cons: Relatively less salary compared to the competition.
3.0
Not so good
Senior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
May 7, 2023
Pros: Pressure is up to you.
Cons: Opportunities are very low.
No learning.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Low PaySenior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaSeptember 7, 2024Pros: Good work-life balance and work-from-home benefits.Cons: Less pay No international relocation
- 4.0Great company to work withSenior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 15, 2025Pros: Good work-life balance. Great work environment.Cons: Relatively less salary compared to the competition.
- 3.0Not so goodSenior Software Engineer (SDE3) • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMay 7, 2023Pros: Pressure is up to you.Cons: Opportunities are very low. No learning.
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