Process
Applied online, followed by a phone screen (technical).
An on-campus interview was then conducted, with a "super day" to follow (which I have not yet received).
The process was very straightforward. I was contacted by the university recruitment manager after a referral from a friend.
Questions
Why PayPal?
Tell me about yourself. What is the one company you follow?
Basic behavioral questions.
How would you design a fraud-detection algorithm with user data (n features)?
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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
- 4.0A good place to studySoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaMay 8, 2024Pros: Nice workmates, culture, and product.Cons: Do not have cons at all.
- 3.0Big Mouths Thrive, Skills IgnoredSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJuly 22, 2020Pros: A big mouth can take you up the ladder.Cons: Technical skills are not required.
- 3.0Good For Learning, Restructures CostlySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJuly 17, 2025Pros: Good for new hires. Lots of activities going around.Cons: Lots of restructuring every year. Less hike percentages. Unclear priorities.
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