Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
January 1, 2017
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
First round is phone interview, in which one team member asked a few basic Javascript questions. A few days later, HR connected me and scheduled an onsite interview. The onsite interview consisted of five individual interviews, most focusing on technical questions.
Questions
Create a simple node server.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 42 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
36%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in San Jose, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral21%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Good Wlb, Slow Skill Growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
January 19, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance, fast stock growth.
Cons: Career path growth is slower than at other companies. There aren't enough opportunities to improve your tech skillset.
3.0
Stock Up, No Free Lunch
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
April 21, 2021
Pros: Stock increase in recent year.
Cons: no free food for lunch
3.0
A good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
February 25, 2014
Pros: Open, direct, and honest communication.
Cons: The process is sometimes lengthy and draws out motivation.
- 4.0Good Wlb, Slow Skill GrowthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJanuary 19, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, fast stock growth.Cons: Career path growth is slower than at other companies. There aren't enough opportunities to improve your tech skillset.
- 3.0Stock Up, No Free LunchSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 21, 2021Pros: Stock increase in recent year.Cons: no free food for lunch
- 3.0A good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 25, 2014Pros: Open, direct, and honest communication.Cons: The process is sometimes lengthy and draws out motivation.
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