Process
I did not make it past the coding assessment, but they responded really fast when reached out to. I was very impressed with how quickly, actually. Overall, it could have been a lot better, but I am not disappointed. Best of luck to all that apply to PayPal!
Questions
Do not remember at all.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 44 interview experiences for the PayPal Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
32%
Pass Rate
PayPal's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive70%
Neutral16%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for PayPal's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
PayPal Work Experiences
3.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Denver, Colorado, United States
January 17, 2023
Pros: It was fun to work there. Lots of good projects.
Cons: Salary is lower than standard.
5.0
Best company to work
Staff Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
March 6, 2025
Pros: Salary, bonus, work-life balance.
Cons: I don’t see any cons.
3.0
Good Teams, Toxic Management
SDE-2 Backend • Current Employee
June 29, 2022
Pros: Good learning and team culture in some teams.
Cons: Toxic upper management. Constant hiring and layoffs every year-end.
- 3.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDenver, Colorado, United StatesJanuary 17, 2023Pros: It was fun to work there. Lots of good projects.Cons: Salary is lower than standard.
- 5.0Best company to workStaff Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaMarch 6, 2025Pros: Salary, bonus, work-life balance.Cons: I don’t see any cons.
- 3.0Good Teams, Toxic ManagementSDE-2 Backend • Current EmployeeJune 29, 2022Pros: Good learning and team culture in some teams.Cons: Toxic upper management. Constant hiring and layoffs every year-end.
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