I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PayPal (Singapore) in Apr 2016
Interview
I've applied online for SE III, had an 1 hour phone screen interview followed by onsite interviews (for 2 hours). I was asked to write code for few problems followed by some design questions in the first hour. In the next session, was asked more specific questions related to the position I've applied for and some general architectural and design questions. Though I've answered most of the questions (rightly, to my knowledge), I couldn't complete one of the coding questions and I believe this resulted in an unfavorable outcome. Overall, it was a positive interview experience
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Java concurrency, Design patterns, Architecture development method, Class diagram, HTTP/REST basics
After recruiter screening, there were four rounds. Two technical rounds, system design and hiring manager. Technical rounds were medium leetcode types. System design round asked about URL shortening service combined with hiring manager round.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
In technical rounds, sorting algorithm, array manipulation, java collection framework.
Two interviews, one just a general question interview asking basic questions like experience, why I want to work at paypal, weaknesses etc. Seciond was with engineer with system architecture questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions are sepcific to experience. Why you implemented this system using X instead of Y?
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Very responsive and understanding the candidate.
They cared about my concerns and changed the pace of the interview process. They listen to the candidate properly.
Very responsive and understanding the candidate.
They cared about my concerns and changed the pace of the interview process. They listen to the candidate properly.