Process
The interview had a four-round, in-house process that ran one after another without a break.
Since the interviewee didn't pay attention and felt distracted, it wasn't helpful to give hints or help solve the problem. Hopefully, they train the interviewers.
Questions
Finding any cousin for a given node in a binary tree.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 50 interview experiences for the PayPal Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
18%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive28%
Neutral26%
Negative46%
Candidates reported having negative feelings for PayPal's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
3.0
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 7, 2017
Pros: Good work-life balance.
Cons: Reorg constantly, causing huge distraction.
5.0
Good Work/Life Balance
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 8, 2022
Pros: Amazing project to work with, good work/life balance, and perks.
Cons: I don't have any complaints as such.
4.0
Latest Tech, Late Calls
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 28, 2020
Pros: Get to work on the latest technology.
Good work-life balance.
Good stock options.
Cons: Late-night calls during releases.
- 3.0Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 7, 2017Pros: Good work-life balance.Cons: Reorg constantly, causing huge distraction.
- 5.0Good Work/Life BalanceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 8, 2022Pros: Amazing project to work with, good work/life balance, and perks.Cons: I don't have any complaints as such.
- 4.0Latest Tech, Late CallsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 28, 2020Pros: Get to work on the latest technology. Good work-life balance. Good stock options.Cons: Late-night calls during releases.
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