PayPal·Software Engineer

PayPal Software Engineer interview experience

No offer

Hard

Positive

ChennaiPosted May 2025 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

I was approached through LinkedIn by HR, and they laid out a four-round process: an online assessment, two DSA rounds, then a system design round and a hiring manager round.

The HR call also included discussion about my overall experience and current compensation.

The online assessment ended up being easy, and I was able to finish it. After that, the later rounds didn’t go in my favor, and I didn’t get an offer.

What stood out most for me was that the structure was clear from the start. Still, even with a smooth beginning, the DSA and system design parts were where it turned out to be harder than I could fully overcome.

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