Process
The interview process consisted of three rounds, lasting for a few weeks. It started with a phone call from the recruiter to schedule the initial interview.
Overall, the team and recruiters were very straightforward and easy to work with. It was a great experience.
Questions
Puzzles, Optimization, Algorithms, Coding, etc.
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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 for people who like working like a robot
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
September 4, 2023
Pros: Good pay.
Flexible working hours.
Work-life balance.
Cons: Too many managers (Product managers, project managers, random managers).
Slow decision making.
Highly hierarchical decision making.
No agile development.
A lot of bureaucracy, even in projects that are experimental or very simple.
Very slow SDLC process.
No or very lacking career growth or opportunities.
4.0
Good Company, No Issues
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
March 24, 2020
Pros: Good company to work for.
Cons: Nothing as of now. No issues.
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.
- 3.0Good for people who like working like a robotSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 4, 2023Pros: Good pay. Flexible working hours. Work-life balance.Cons: Too many managers (Product managers, project managers, random managers). Slow decision making. Highly hierarchical decision making. No agile development. A lot of bureaucracy, even in projects that are experimental or very simple. Very slow SDLC process. No or very lacking career growth or opportunities.
- 4.0Good Company, No IssuesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaMarch 24, 2020Pros: Good company to work for.Cons: Nothing as of now. No issues.
- 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.
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