It was an easy interview. I applied via company website and got test within a week. It was basic SQL test. I had experience with postgreSQL syntax so it was a bit tough for me as i took some time to figure out mysql version of it. Overall it was a simple test.
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I completed four interview rounds and one HackerRank test, felt confident about my performance, but received a rejection without specific feedback, leaving me unsure about the reasons and improve further.
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I applied online. I interviewed at PayPal (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2026
Interview
Start with Screening with a recruiter, followed by 4 rounds.
R1: SQL + Python questions (Easy/Medium) + DS/ML theory
R2: Mini case (Risk) + SQL + Python questions (Easy/Medium)
R3: Mini case (Risk) + Past Experience based
R4: Business Strategy (Risk) + Past Experience based
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
SQL: Window functions and grouping
Python: All pairs with a sum equal to x
Case: on credit policy + root cause of origination bottleneck
DS/ML: Handling outliers + XGBoost working
I applied online. I interviewed at PayPal (Bengaluru)
Interview
Had 3-4 rounds of interview which went well. Last round was more of a discussion and I was very hopeful of an offer but in the end they never came back. When I called the HR after 3 weeks , she said she has not heard a decision but suggested to not wait even though my feedback was positive . Seemed like an internal hiring in the end
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