Process
Phone interview, followed by an onsite. Total of 6 interviews, each slotted for 30 minutes.
Mostly Java coding questions, SQL questions, and Linux questions.
Questions
If you know Java, it should not be a problem.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer II role in United States.
Success Rate
92%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer II roles in the United States is incredibly easy as the vast majority of engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral33%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer II interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Great work-life balance, good salary
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
May 22, 2025
Pros: People help each other.
Trying to get into AI/ML.
Good work-life balance.
Managers are not micromanaging.
Cons: - Sometimes too much focus on extra things like coverage and all.
- Sometimes the development task is low.
3.0
Challenging Work, No Cons?
Software Engineer II • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 14, 2025
Pros: Challenging work on problem-solving.
Cons: I think there are no cons.
4.0
Work-life balance
Software Engineer II • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 28, 2014
Pros: Work-life balance is good.
Cons: I can't think of any.
- 4.0Great work-life balance, good salarySoftware Engineer II • Former EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMay 22, 2025Pros: People help each other. Trying to get into AI/ML. Good work-life balance. Managers are not micromanaging.Cons: - Sometimes too much focus on extra things like coverage and all. - Sometimes the development task is low.
- 3.0Challenging Work, No Cons?Software Engineer II • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJune 14, 2025Pros: Challenging work on problem-solving.Cons: I think there are no cons.
- 4.0Work-life balanceSoftware Engineer II • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJune 28, 2014Pros: Work-life balance is good.Cons: I can't think of any.
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