Process
Not feeling good. The interviewer was not only late but also didn't seem to care much about what you said. The questions weren't very difficult, but it looked like the interviewer didn't know DFS.
Questions
Ask one question and a lot of questions about resumes.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 163 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral28%
Negative27%
Candidates reported having good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
1.0
Good Dev, Bad Salaries
Software Engineer • Former Employee
July 13, 2022
Pros: Good for dev, at least.
Cons: Not good for salaries as such.
4.0
Great company, quiet location
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Austin, Texas, United States
July 30, 2025
Pros: Lots of challenging problems
Good benefits and pay
Cons: San Jose always gets priority and cool projects; other locations don't get much attention.
It's hard to get promoted from Austin.
2.0
Ehh, for women
Software Engineer • Current Employee
January 29, 2021
Pros: - Lots of flexibility
- Wellness days regularly
Cons: Not a place that likes women:
* Lower compensation packages for same roles
- 1.0Good Dev, Bad SalariesSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJuly 13, 2022Pros: Good for dev, at least.Cons: Not good for salaries as such.
- 4.0Great company, quiet locationSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesJuly 30, 2025Pros: Lots of challenging problems Good benefits and payCons: San Jose always gets priority and cool projects; other locations don't get much attention. It's hard to get promoted from Austin.
- 2.0Ehh, for womenSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 29, 2021Pros: - Lots of flexibility - Wellness days regularlyCons: Not a place that likes women: * Lower compensation packages for same roles
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