Paycom·Software Engineer

Paycom Software Engineer interview experience

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Dallas, TXPosted Mar 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My interview loop included two verbal technical interviews plus career goals discussed across separate interviews.

The technical questions focused on problem-solving and overall skill demonstration rather than a single coding contest format.

One thing that stood out was the mention of a drug test as part of the process, including a specific consequence if the result was negative/diluted for marijuana. It added an extra layer of uncertainty that wasn’t tied to how I performed on the technical discussions.

Even though the interviews themselves were manageable, the compliance step made the experience feel more high-stakes than I expected. Ultimately, the process didn’t result in an offer for me, and that

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