Upload Button Icon Add office photos

PayPal

Compare button icon Compare button icon Compare

Filter interviews by

PayPal Software Engineer2 Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 13 Feb 2025

Top PayPal Software Engineer2 Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. Can you describe the system design for the checkout feature on Amazon, including the request body, API calls, load balancing, database caching, and content delivery netwo ...read more
  • Q2. reverse a linked list in k sizes
  • Q3. Low level design for Car rental system

PayPal Software Engineer2 Interview Experiences

5 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Jan 2025.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

One question related to object-oriented programming and one question related to data structures and algorithms.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. DSA - 2 questions need to solve in 45 min with optimal solution one based on recursion and another is based on 2 pointers.
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can you describe the system design for the checkout feature on Amazon, including the request body, API calls, load balancing, database caching, and content delivery network (CDN) considerations?
  • Ans. 

    The system design for the checkout feature on Amazon involves request body, API calls, load balancing, database caching, and CDN considerations.

    • Request body includes user's selected items, shipping address, payment details, etc.

    • API calls are made to process payment, update inventory, and send confirmation emails.

    • Load balancing ensures even distribution of traffic across multiple servers to handle checkout requests effi...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions regarding your resume, previous company project work, and behavioral topics.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Question base on Tree data structures

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain GC collector in Java
  • Ans. 

    GC collector in Java is responsible for managing memory by reclaiming unused objects and freeing up memory space.

    • GC stands for Garbage Collector

    • Automatically manages memory by reclaiming unused objects

    • Prevents memory leaks and optimizes memory usage

    • Different types of GC algorithms like Serial, Parallel, CMS, G1

    • Example: System.gc() can be used to suggest garbage collection

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Dynamic programming algorithm question
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Low level design for Car rental system
  • Ans. 

    Design a car rental system at a low level

    • Use object-oriented programming to model cars, customers, rentals, etc.

    • Implement a database to store information about available cars, customer bookings, etc.

    • Include features like booking, returning, and searching for cars

    • Consider implementing a pricing system based on factors like car type, duration of rental, etc.

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

Software Engineer2 Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

Q1. - Given a water -tight orientable 2-manifold, how to find if a po ... read more
asked in Wayfair
Q2. Design a Order and Cart Page in iOS. The user should be able to o ... read more
Q3. How to process large amount of data? Which tool would you prefer?
asked in PayPal
Q4. Can you describe the system design for the checkout feature on Am ... read more
Q5. Given an integer array , and a target k , we need to find the pai ... read more
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Instahyre and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Hacker rank coding test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reverse a linked list in k sizes
  • Ans. 

    Reverse a linked list in k sizes

    • Break the linked list into groups of size k

    • Reverse each group individually

    • Connect the reversed groups back together

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Unbounded knapsack
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Java theory questions
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Manegerial round, managerial questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - DS algo is very imp., must do coding questions from gfg is very helpful.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Instahyre and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

There was MCQs with two coding questions. one easy and one medium.

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was a coding round where questions related tree traversing was asked
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. In depth Java questions containing multithreading, garbage collections etc.
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System design round. Design LLD for Flipkart shopping cart
Round 5 - Managarial round 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion with Manager with some basic HR questions.

PayPal interview questions for designations

 Software Engineer

 (24)

 Software Developer

 (8)

 Senior Software Engineer

 (8)

 Software Developer Intern

 (3)

 Software Engineer III

 (3)

 Software Engineer II

 (2)

 Software Developer II

 (1)

 Staff Software Engineer

 (1)

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

LC Medium Hackerearth Test

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Linked List & Binary Tree Medium Hard Problems
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. System Design Discussion focused on DB Design, OOPs, Scalability
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Hiring Manager Round. Mostly resume walkthrough & followed by a System Design problem focused on Scalability

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident. Be thorough with DSA & prepare in advance to explain your past projects and their architecture in detail.

Interview questions from similar companies

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic of Java, Solid Principle, hash code and equal method, about log4j vulnerability, roles and responsibilities in your current project, Microservice architecture, adapter design pattern, factory design ...
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was more specific to project, deployments, what you are using for checking logs, how you are deploying your application, what is your responsibility in your project etc..
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions on Javascript, C# and one question on coding
Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Collection , basic java
  • Q2. Springboot annotations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basics about springboot will be helpful
And advance concept in java

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a data analyst with experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to drive business insights.

    • Experienced in using statistical analysis tools such as Python, R, and SQL

    • Proficient in data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI

    • Skilled in data cleaning, data mining, and data modeling techniques

    • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills

    • Effective communicator and team player

    • Example: I have w...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Biggest hurdle you faced during the work you did t organise the tech fest of your college
  • Ans. 

    The biggest hurdle I faced during organizing the tech fest of my college was securing sponsorships.

    • Difficulty in convincing companies to sponsor the event

    • Limited budget for organizing a large-scale tech fest

    • Competition with other college events for sponsorships

    • Negotiating sponsorship deals and ensuring deliverables

    • Finding sponsors aligned with the theme and objectives of the tech fest

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Would you go for an MBA?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, pursuing an MBA can enhance my skills and open up new career opportunities.

    • An MBA can provide a strong foundation in business and management principles.

    • It can help develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

    • An MBA can broaden my network and provide access to valuable connections.

    • It can open up leadership roles and higher-level positions in organizations.

    • Having an MBA can increase earning potential and job prosp...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Reliance fresh wants to open a store in north-eastern part of India. Should it or should it not?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Reliance Fresh should open a store in the north-eastern part of India.

    • The north-eastern part of India has a growing population and increasing consumer demand.

    • Reliance Fresh can tap into the untapped market potential in the region.

    • Opening a store in the north-eastern part of India can help Reliance Fresh expand its presence and increase its market share.

    • Reliance Fresh can leverage its existing supply chain and dist...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Guesstimate the number of people travelling by local metro in mumbai
  • Ans. 

    The number of people travelling by local metro in Mumbai is estimated to be in millions.

    • Mumbai has a population of over 20 million people.

    • The local metro is a popular mode of transportation in Mumbai.

    • During peak hours, the metro trains are usually crowded.

    • The metro network in Mumbai is extensive, covering various parts of the city.

    • The number of daily commuters on the metro can be estimated based on population density a

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: cpi above 7.0

Round: Test
Experience: Basic maths, shares related questions and english
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 40

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Very easy round.

Skills: Aptitude, Communication, Quantitative Aptitude, Leadership Skills, Technical Skill
College Name: IIT Kanpur

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

11 Questions

  • Q1. How does ajax call work
  • Ans. 

    Ajax calls allow for asynchronous communication between client and server without reloading the page.

    • Ajax stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML

    • Uses XMLHttpRequest object to send and receive data

    • Allows for partial page updates without reloading the entire page

    • Can handle data in various formats such as JSON, XML, HTML, and plain text

    • Example: $.ajax({url: 'example.com', success: function(data){console.log(data)}});

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Difference between REST and SOAP
  • Ans. 

    REST is lightweight and uses HTTP while SOAP is XML-based and has more features.

    • REST uses HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, DELETE while SOAP uses XML messaging.

    • REST is stateless while SOAP can maintain state.

    • REST is faster and easier to use while SOAP is more secure and reliable.

    • REST is used for web services while SOAP is used for enterprise-level services.

    • Example of REST: Twitter API. Example of SOAP: Amazon Web Serv

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is GET and POST
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used for sending data to a server.

    • GET is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST is used to submit data to a server

    • GET requests can be cached and bookmarked

    • POST requests are not cached and cannot be bookmarked

    • GET requests have length restrictions

    • POST requests have no length restrictions

    • GET requests are less secure than POST requests

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is observer pattern
  • Ans. 

    Observer pattern is a design pattern in which an object maintains a list of its dependents and notifies them automatically of any state changes.

    • Also known as publish-subscribe pattern

    • Used in event-driven systems

    • Allows loose coupling between objects

    • Example: A weather station broadcasts weather updates to multiple displays

    • Example: A stock market ticker notifies multiple investors of stock price changes

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What is singleton
  • Ans. 

    Singleton is a design pattern that restricts the instantiation of a class to a single object.

    • Singleton ensures that only one instance of a class exists in the entire application.

    • It provides a global point of access to the instance.

    • Commonly used in scenarios where a single instance needs to coordinate actions across the system.

    • Example: Database connection manager, logger, configuration manager.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is immutable in java
  • Ans. 

    Immutable in Java refers to objects whose state cannot be changed after creation.

    • String, Integer, and other wrapper classes are immutable in Java.

    • Immutable objects are thread-safe and can be shared without synchronization.

    • To create an immutable class, make all fields final and private, and don't provide setters.

    • Examples of immutable classes in Java include LocalDate, LocalTime, and LocalDateTime.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. How do you create immutable in java
  • Ans. 

    Creating immutable in Java

    • Use final keyword to make variables immutable

    • Use private constructor to prevent object modification

    • Use defensive copying to prevent modification of mutable objects

    • Use enum to create immutable objects

    • Use String class to create immutable strings

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Where have you used immutable in java
  • Q9. What is dependency injection
  • Ans. 

    Dependency injection is a design pattern that allows objects to receive dependencies rather than creating them internally.

    • It helps to decouple the code and makes it more testable and maintainable.

    • It allows for easier swapping of dependencies without changing the code.

    • There are three types of dependency injection: constructor injection, setter injection, and interface injection.

    • Example: Instead of creating a database co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. What is CORS
  • Ans. 

    CORS stands for Cross-Origin Resource Sharing. It is a security feature implemented in web browsers to restrict access to resources from different origins.

    • CORS allows web servers to specify which origins are allowed to access its resources

    • It is implemented using HTTP headers

    • CORS prevents malicious websites from accessing sensitive data from other websites

    • Examples of resources that may be restricted by CORS include cook

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. How do you overcome CORS
  • Ans. 

    CORS can be overcome by configuring the server to allow cross-origin requests.

    • Configure the server to include the Access-Control-Allow-Origin header

    • Use JSONP (JSON with Padding) to bypass CORS restrictions

    • Use a proxy server to make the request on behalf of the client

    • Use a browser extension to disable CORS restrictions during development

    • Use a server-side proxy to forward requests to the target server

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Skills: Java Programming

Skills evaluated in this interview

PayPal Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in PayPal Software Engineer2 interview?
PayPal interview process usually has 4-5 rounds. The most common rounds in the PayPal interview process are Technical, Coding Test and HR.
How to prepare for PayPal Software Engineer2 interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at PayPal. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at PayPal expect are Financial Services, Python, Agile, Computer science and Wellness.
What are the top questions asked in PayPal Software Engineer2 interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the PayPal Software Engineer2 interview -

  1. Can you describe the system design for the checkout feature on Amazon, includin...read more
  2. reverse a linked list in k si...read more
  3. Low level design for Car rental sys...read more

Tell us how to improve this page.

PayPal Software Engineer2 Interview Process

based on 5 interviews

4 Interview rounds

  • Coding Test Round
  • Technical Round - 1
  • Technical Round - 2
  • Technical Round - 3
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Paytm Interview Questions
3.3
 • 752 Interviews
PhonePe Interview Questions
4.0
 • 300 Interviews
HighRadius Interview Questions
2.9
 • 184 Interviews
Fiserv Interview Questions
3.0
 • 172 Interviews
Razorpay Interview Questions
3.6
 • 148 Interviews
Visa Interview Questions
3.5
 • 138 Interviews
KFintech Interview Questions
3.5
 • 138 Interviews
Angel One Interview Questions
4.0
 • 135 Interviews
MasterCard Interview Questions
3.9
 • 134 Interviews
View all
PayPal Software Engineer2 Salary
based on 307 salaries
₹15 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr
48% more than the average Software Engineer2 Salary in India
View more details

PayPal Software Engineer2 Reviews and Ratings

based on 15 reviews

3.5/5

Rating in categories

3.6

Skill development

3.8

Work-life balance

3.4

Salary

3.0

Job security

3.9

Company culture

2.7

Promotions

3.6

Work satisfaction

Explore 15 Reviews and Ratings
Software Engineer 2

Chennai

2-7 Yrs

₹ 23-30 LPA

Software Engineer 2

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

2-7 Yrs

₹ 20-24 LPA

Software Engineer 2

Chennai

2-7 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Explore more jobs
Software Engineer2
307 salaries
unlock blur

₹15 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr

Software Engineer
254 salaries
unlock blur

₹12 L/yr - ₹47.7 L/yr

Software Engineer III
226 salaries
unlock blur

₹17 L/yr - ₹70 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer
216 salaries
unlock blur

₹15.1 L/yr - ₹55.5 L/yr

Data Scientist
172 salaries
unlock blur

₹16.9 L/yr - ₹50 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare PayPal with

Paytm

3.3
Compare

Razorpay

3.6
Compare

Visa

3.5
Compare

MasterCard

3.9
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview