Software Developer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
November 1, 2016
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first round was a phone interview, in which one team member asked a few basic Java questions and a couple of questions related to arrays. I did not get a call for the second round.
Questions
Few basic questions about Java.
Find the smallest integer in a circular array.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Developer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Developer roles in San Jose, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive80%
Neutral0%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Developer interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
5.0
Software Developer 3
Software Developer • Former Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 12, 2019
Pros: Lots of teamwork and a huge team in a fast-paced environment at a fast-growing company.
Cons: Too big to narrow down problems at times. A problem blocked might be blocked for at least 2 months and might need higher authority to push to get solved.
4.0
It is a great workplace
Software Developer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 31, 2021
Pros: Amazing work environment. Great co-workers.
Cons: There are no cons in working at PayPal.
3.0
Good For Full-time, Not Hourly
Software Developer • Current Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
January 6, 2021
Pros: Good environment for full-time employees.
Cons: Bad work culture for hourly employees
- 5.0Software Developer 3Software Developer • Former EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 12, 2019Pros: Lots of teamwork and a huge team in a fast-paced environment at a fast-growing company.Cons: Too big to narrow down problems at times. A problem blocked might be blocked for at least 2 months and might need higher authority to push to get solved.
- 4.0It is a great workplaceSoftware Developer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 31, 2021Pros: Amazing work environment. Great co-workers.Cons: There are no cons in working at PayPal.
- 3.0Good For Full-time, Not HourlySoftware Developer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJanuary 6, 2021Pros: Good environment for full-time employees.Cons: Bad work culture for hourly employees
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