Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
March 18, 2014
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The entire process took a week.
I scheduled a phone interview that involved solving a problem programmatically on Collabedit.
Questions
You need to be thorough in Data Structures and Algorithms.
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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
5.0
A seamless experience, helping me witness one of the best work cultures
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
August 12, 2020
Pros: Amazing university programs and the team.
Innovative projects and additional knowledge-based events throughout the summer.
Looks for your personal growth.
Cons: It was definitely a perfect internship for me.
1.0
Worse every year
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
October 6, 2025
Pros: They pay me real money.
Cons: Awful leadership.
Benefits slashed regularly.
Clueless organizations.
Stupid company policies.
Bloated, inverted org structure.
Bigoted management that discriminates when hiring - extreme Indian bias.
4.0
Great For Freshers, Gain Experience
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
November 4, 2024
Pros: Perfect place to work as a fresher.
Cons: Nothing much. You have experience in everything?
- 5.0A seamless experience, helping me witness one of the best work culturesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesAugust 12, 2020Pros: Amazing university programs and the team. Innovative projects and additional knowledge-based events throughout the summer. Looks for your personal growth.Cons: It was definitely a perfect internship for me.
- 1.0Worse every yearSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 6, 2025Pros: They pay me real money.Cons: Awful leadership. Benefits slashed regularly. Clueless organizations. Stupid company policies. Bloated, inverted org structure. Bigoted management that discriminates when hiring - extreme Indian bias.
- 4.0Great For Freshers, Gain ExperienceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 4, 2024Pros: Perfect place to work as a fresher.Cons: Nothing much. You have experience in everything?
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