Process
1st Round (1 hour): Questions regarding resume and some basic questions regarding REST design, etc. A relatively basic LeetCode question.
2nd Round (1 hour): System design and OOP (Java). This was totally different from what HR told me.
Then failed. There should have been another round of 20 minutes of chatting as the 3rd round.
Questions
1st Round (1 hour): Questions regarding resume and some basic questions regarding REST design, etc. LC question (relatively basic).
2nd Round (1 hour): System design, OOP (Java).
Then failed. There should have been another round of 20 minutes chat as the 3rd round.
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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.
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Candidates reported having good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
- 5.0Loved The People HereSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 16, 2025Pros: Good people to work with.Cons: No cons about PayPal Inc.
- 4.0A good place to work and a great opportunity to grow within the companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesFebruary 4, 2013Pros: Very good growth opportunity, a good place to work.Cons: Didn't find anything in particular.
- 4.0Great Package, Complex CodeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesApril 1, 2025Pros: Good company, good package, nice location.Cons: High expectations, more coding, a very complex codebase.
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