Process
After multiple interview rounds with PayPal for a Senior Software Engineer role, I faced complete silence.
Despite repeated follow-ups, there was no response.
This lack of communication feels disrespectful and extremely disheartening.
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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
Good Wlb, Losing Direction
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
February 23, 2024
Pros: WLB is good.
Legacy: PayPal is a fintech giant and carries prestige.
Cons: - Dwindling SLT: Senior Leadership is increasingly becoming incompetent.
- Direction: There is no direction, especially after competition from Apple and Google.
4.0
Good place for career growth
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 22, 2024
Pros: - Work culture
- Career growth opportunities
- Good work-life balance
Cons: Software and tech stack not on bleeding-edge technologies.
4.0
Good Balance, Skill Growth
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
December 16, 2023
Pros: Good work-life balance and a decent package. You will get good opportunities to improve your technical and project management skills.
Cons: Nothing much to call out.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Losing DirectionSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaFebruary 23, 2024Pros: WLB is good. Legacy: PayPal is a fintech giant and carries prestige.Cons: - Dwindling SLT: Senior Leadership is increasingly becoming incompetent. - Direction: There is no direction, especially after competition from Apple and Google.
- 4.0Good place for career growthSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 22, 2024Pros: - Work culture - Career growth opportunities - Good work-life balanceCons: Software and tech stack not on bleeding-edge technologies.
- 4.0Good Balance, Skill GrowthSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDecember 16, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance and a decent package. You will get good opportunities to improve your technical and project management skills.Cons: Nothing much to call out.
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