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Is this a finance company or a technology company?

Software Architect
Current Employee
Has worked at PayPal for 4 years
May 4, 2017
San Jose, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

No work with a moderate salary. You can easily start a side business while working here.

Better than average benefits for employees.

If you are in Braintree/Venmo, things are very dynamic.

Cons

Identity crisis - still figuring out whether it is a finance company, tech company, or call center. If this is a tech company, then is it a service company or a product one?

Archaic technology in the core PayPal technology stack.

Middle management is more of politicians than engineering managers.

Teams work in silos, and they are more interested in "passing the buck" than helping customers.

Working more than 4 years makes you almost unemployable.

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