Process
After the recruiter chat, was connected with the team with relevant reqs. The interview was relatively simple - after covering a few general concepts in Java, the main question for the interview was regarding system design.
Questions
LRU Cache Design.
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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
4.0
Growth, Wlb, Mediocre Pay
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
May 28, 2024
Pros: Lots of opportunity for career growth.
Great work-life balance.
Cons: Mediocre compensation.
Management does not have a clear vision.
4.0
Senior Software Engineer
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 8, 2018
Pros: A good place to work with talented people. They work very hard and are very responsible.
Great pay and good benefits.
Cons: Too many re-orgs and no work-life balance in the payment team at all.
4.0
Software Engineer 2
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
June 20, 2017
Pros: Very supportive environment, good perks, and good opportunity to learn.
Cons: Workload can be stressful at times, but overall it's a good experience.
- 4.0Growth, Wlb, Mediocre PaySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaMay 28, 2024Pros: Lots of opportunity for career growth. Great work-life balance.Cons: Mediocre compensation. Management does not have a clear vision.
- 4.0Senior Software EngineerSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 8, 2018Pros: A good place to work with talented people. They work very hard and are very responsible. Great pay and good benefits.Cons: Too many re-orgs and no work-life balance in the payment team at all.
- 4.0Software Engineer 2Senior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeJune 20, 2017Pros: Very supportive environment, good perks, and good opportunity to learn.Cons: Workload can be stressful at times, but overall it's a good experience.
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