Software Engineer Interview Experience - Los Angeles, California
August 9, 2022
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
HackerRank had one LeetCode medium and two hard problems to be finished in one hour. The recruiter had no idea there was a time limit, and I never heard from them again. No wonder the position has been open so long; they filter out everyone until they find the person that memorized the answers.
Questions
HackerRank LeetCode: Hard
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer role in Los Angeles, California.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles, California is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in Los Angeles, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Great work and life balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
February 13, 2025
Pros: Nice benefits, great comps, and support.
Cons: Not many exciting projects; move slow.
3.0
Good WLB, but not super exciting
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
April 5, 2023
Pros: - Job isn't overly demanding.
- Pay is decent.
- Well-known brand.
- Lots of users.
Cons: - Product isn't super exciting.
- Things move pretty slow.
- Difficult to get promoted.
3.0
In terms of career advancement, the opportunities within PayPal can be limited
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
March 20, 2023
Pros: work-life balance, the toll this takes on the well-being of their workforce.
Cons: Lower-than-expected salary. Entry-level and mid-level employees often fall short of expectations.
- 4.0Great work and life balanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 13, 2025Pros: Nice benefits, great comps, and support.Cons: Not many exciting projects; move slow.
- 3.0Good WLB, but not super excitingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesApril 5, 2023Pros: - Job isn't overly demanding. - Pay is decent. - Well-known brand. - Lots of users.Cons: - Product isn't super exciting. - Things move pretty slow. - Difficult to get promoted.
- 3.0In terms of career advancement, the opportunities within PayPal can be limitedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesMarch 20, 2023Pros: work-life balance, the toll this takes on the well-being of their workforce.Cons: Lower-than-expected salary. Entry-level and mid-level employees often fall short of expectations.
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