Process
It was just me and a software engineer. They asked about my previous experience and what I would hope to accomplish there. The interviewer was very kind and helpful.
She listed three questions she was going to ask. It took me a while for the first one, so I didn't make it to the other two. It wasn't her fault; I was just unprepared.
Questions
Finding two numbers in an array that add up to a given target number.
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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
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
Candidates reported having good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
- 5.0Good company and friendly environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 16, 2020Pros: Good company and friendly environmentCons: So far, so good, but not enough opportunities.
- 3.0Good WLB depending on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesNovember 15, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance depending on the team.Cons: Overall low technical level. Frequent re-orgs.
- 3.0Can be laid off at any momentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAustin, Texas, United StatesFebruary 27, 2023Pros: I thankfully didn’t get laid off.Cons: I now have the looming threat of being laid off because the CEO said the layoffs happened without regard for performance or impact to teams. Some very high performers with ownership of projects were let go without warning in a 7% layoff at the beginning of 2023. Happy new year.
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