Software Engineer Interview Experience - San Jose, California
Process
Sent me a C/C++ test by email. It was supposed to take no more than one hour.
I was asked not to use an editor, the internet, or another compiler. I was to use only the online environment without the C standard libraries.
Questions
I was sent a C/C++ test by email. It was supposed to take no more than one hour.
I was asked not to use an editor, the internet, or another compiler. I was only allowed to use the online environment without the C standard libraries.
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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
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
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
- 1.0Toxic work cultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesOctober 11, 2019Pros: Flexible work timings, less work at times. The pros depend on the team you are in.Cons: Everything else. Toxic team culture, no respect for people's time. The place is ruled by old-timers, with lots of team politics and outdated work.
- 3.0Good Wlb, Limited LearningSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 20, 2023Pros: Good WLB and unlimited PTOCons: Not much opportunity for learning.
- 5.0Cutting Edge, Strategy ShiftsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 23, 2015Pros: Market leader, cutting-edge technology in payments. Smart people. Good growth opportunities.Cons: Lots of frequent changes in strategies.
PayPal Interview Questions
