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Software Engineering Intern

Software Engineering Intern
Former Employee
Worked at PayPal for 1 year
August 26, 2015
Austin, Texas
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros
  • Ability to work without being micromanaged
  • Snacks in the workroom
  • Some great minds in the workplace
  • Access to a gym
  • Open to new ideas
Cons
  • Highly disorganized in light of the separation.
  • Was not included in Agile planning.
  • Did not see any inclusion or welcome for the interns by management; no lunch with manager, etc.
  • Was not rewarded for the work produced, which will be rolled out into production.
  • Management did not communicate effectively.
Advice to Management

Get to know your interns and do not spread yourself too thin. Actually fight for your interns; the ones that produced great work which provided business value are dedicated and valuable.

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