Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chennai, India
December 1, 2012
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Aptitude + technical test, then shortlist.
The interviewers mostly asked to explain your projects.
They also asked some puzzles.
Questions
Reverse a linked list. If you can call it difficult.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer role in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Success Rate
39%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive61%
Neutral22%
Negative17%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
PayPal Work Experiences
3.0
Good Learning, Too Much Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
February 17, 2025
Pros: A good learning experience for a while.
Cons: gets a lot over time
4.0
Chilled Culture, Slow Pace
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
November 14, 2024
Pros: Pretty chilled work culture.
Lot of training and benefits.
Cons: Stagnation.
Slow pace of work.
4.0
Screwed by bad management
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
July 8, 2021
Pros: Good culture and exposure, competitive salary.
Cons: Bad management and frequent leadership changes
- 3.0Good Learning, Too Much WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFebruary 17, 2025Pros: A good learning experience for a while.Cons: gets a lot over time
- 4.0Chilled Culture, Slow PaceSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNovember 14, 2024Pros: Pretty chilled work culture. Lot of training and benefits.Cons: Stagnation. Slow pace of work.
- 4.0Screwed by bad managementSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 8, 2021Pros: Good culture and exposure, competitive salary.Cons: Bad management and frequent leadership changes
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