Process
I had a telephonic round focused on my preferred language, core Java. There were no algorithm questions, but a lot of questions on core Java concepts and design patterns. I thought the interview went really well, but only learned after a couple of weeks that they preferred other candidates.
Questions
Explain some design patterns you used and give examples.
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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
5.0
It's okay, but it could be better.
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
May 17, 2024
Pros: It is a quiet place and the team is growing by hiring many engineers.
Cons: The work could become a bit tedious after a while.
4.0
Great Perks, Frequent Firings
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
July 2, 2021
Pros: Employee benefits, food/snacks, and perks are good.
Cons: Firing a Mela will happen frequently.
5.0
A decent company to work for
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
June 15, 2020
Pros: PayPal strives to provide the best online payment solution to the world, and it definitely did.
Cons: If you are not interested in the payment industry, this is probably not for you.
- 5.0It's okay, but it could be better.Senior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, MexicoMay 17, 2024Pros: It is a quiet place and the team is growing by hiring many engineers.Cons: The work could become a bit tedious after a while.
- 4.0Great Perks, Frequent FiringsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 2, 2021Pros: Employee benefits, food/snacks, and perks are good.Cons: Firing a Mela will happen frequently.
- 5.0A decent company to work forSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 15, 2020Pros: PayPal strives to provide the best online payment solution to the world, and it definitely did.Cons: If you are not interested in the payment industry, this is probably not for you.
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