Process
The first round asked me some questions about the Software Life Cycle. I passed this round.
For the next round, the whole process was like designing a cache pool system and some basics about JavaScript. There were also some basic behavioral questions. I did not get an offer at the end.
Questions
Design a cache pool system, and some basics about JavaScript.
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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
4.0
Good Tech, Unequal Pay
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
July 6, 2025
Pros: Good technology to work with.
Learning opportunities.
Cons: Only IIT, NIT people are getting good salaries.
4.0
I enjoyed my experience for the most part
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
March 2, 2014
Pros: Exposure to the latest technology and your chance to speak up.
Cons: Personal growth can take a hit!
4.0
Solid company, limited growth
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 10, 2020
Pros: Interesting problem, impressive stock performance.
Cons: Lack of innovation, sometimes considered "Rest and Vest."
- 4.0Good Tech, Unequal PaySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 6, 2025Pros: Good technology to work with. Learning opportunities.Cons: Only IIT, NIT people are getting good salaries.
- 4.0I enjoyed my experience for the most partSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMarch 2, 2014Pros: Exposure to the latest technology and your chance to speak up.Cons: Personal growth can take a hit!
- 4.0Solid company, limited growthSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 10, 2020Pros: Interesting problem, impressive stock performance.Cons: Lack of innovation, sometimes considered "Rest and Vest."
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