Paychex·Software Engineer

Paychex Software Engineer interview experience

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United StatesPosted Jan 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My first step was a recruiter conversation that felt genuinely engaging and positive, and it set the tone for me—at least at the start.

Shortly after, I met with the hiring manager for a very thorough review of my technical background and experiences. The manager even brought up specific topics they expected to see, which made the prep feel more grounded.

Then the technical interview landed, and that’s where the vibe shifted. I ended up with two engineers running parts of the session, and one of them didn’t seem present. The interview started off unwelcoming, and I wasn’t given much warm context about the skill set they were evaluating. Instead, I got hit with random-feeling questions and it quickly became clear they weren’t

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