Software Engineering Interview Experience - San Jose, California
December 1, 2017
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Process
Had two technical interviews by phone about a week apart, each about an hour long.
Wrote code in both cases to solve basic algorithmic questions.
Was difficult to understand one of the interviewers.
Questions
Write a function to convert Roman numerals into integers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineering role in San Jose, California.
Success Rate
33%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in San Jose, California is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineering interview process in San Jose, California.
PayPal Work Experiences
4.0
Great Work, but Uncertain Future
Software Engineering • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
May 30, 2023
Pros: Great WLB, but stock is down bad. Unclear of the growth.
Cons: People are Debbie Downers, lots of self-centered, fresh-off-the-boat people.
3.0
A good place to learn about online payment systems
Software Engineering • Current Employee
San Jose, California, United States
June 25, 2008
Pros: has the opportunity to learn the online payment system.
Cons: The workload is too much compared with the salary.
4.0
Good Company, Low Learning Curve
Software Engineering • Current Employee
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
September 14, 2023
Pros: The company is good and has a hybrid mode of work.
Cons: The learning curve is less for freshers.
- 4.0Great Work, but Uncertain FutureSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesMay 30, 2023Pros: Great WLB, but stock is down bad. Unclear of the growth.Cons: People are Debbie Downers, lots of self-centered, fresh-off-the-boat people.
- 3.0A good place to learn about online payment systemsSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeSan Jose, California, United StatesJune 25, 2008Pros: has the opportunity to learn the online payment system.Cons: The workload is too much compared with the salary.
- 4.0Good Company, Low Learning CurveSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaSeptember 14, 2023Pros: The company is good and has a hybrid mode of work.Cons: The learning curve is less for freshers.
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