Software Engineer Interview Experience - Bengaluru, India
Process
Worst interview experience. The interview lasted only 15 minutes.
The interview was conducted over the phone. Initially, the interviewer asked me some questions about my projects. Then, they started asking about memorized answers, such as "What is new in Java 1.7?" and "What is the difference between Java 1.6 and Java 1.7?" I found their questions quite amusing.
After that, the interviewer stated that I lacked experience in Java multi-threading and then abruptly ended the call. I was taken aback. They had initially mentioned having my resume on screen. If you could see from my resume that I didn't have that specific experience, why did you call me in the first place? I don't believe one needs exceptional skills to work on Java multi-threading.
Thank goodness I wasn't selected. I do not wish to be part of a company where they conduct skill match tests even during the interview process.
Questions
What is the difference between Java 1.6 and 1.7?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 11 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer role in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Success Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Bengaluru, Karnataka is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
PayPal Work Experiences
- 3.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 6, 2020Pros: 1. Has a very good work-life balance, where you can concentrate on your other interests. 2. Good work culture where everyone is given an opportunity to speak out.Cons: 1. Lesser compensation compared to the industry standard. 2. Juniors sometimes have a better approach to solving problems, but are not given importance because of the hierarchy.
- 1.0Employees are overworkedSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaApril 15, 2017Pros: Good facilities, like food and transport.Cons: 1. Bad management 2. No work-life balance 3. Daily clock in 12 hours of work at least 4. Heavily worked on weekends
- 4.0Great Place to LearnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaJanuary 6, 2014Pros: 1. Flexible work timings. 2. Great facilities. 3. Good work-life balance.Cons: The environment is so comfortable that it's not challenging. There is politics which further reduce the motivation to work towards excellence.
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