I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at PayPal (Tel Aviv-Yafo) in July 2015
Interview
Had to submit a Codility test (an online coding exam). I was asked to print out a given sentence with each word backwards and to write a function that given an array prints out the max of differences you get from splitting the array into two sub arrays and subtracting their minma (on all possible divisions). Above functions need to work in O(n) time.
Second stage was a frontal interview, personal and professional. I got two sheets describing a PayPal transactions - name, email, ip, sum, product and whatnot. I was asked to confirm or decline the transactions. After we had a discussion about what possible scenarios can make this a legitimate deal but still fail my criteria and the other way around.
Third time II got a csv file describing multiple transactions (each deal structured as what II saw the second time) in addition each had a validity boolean field. I was asked to analyze the file using programming or other tools.
Last interviews were with the team leader and HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you had access to Waze data what could you learn about its users?
Average, the interviewer asked questions fro specific topics but the JD has too wide topics. Kind of not sticked to JD. One Should be ready with open mind and give the interview
PayPal response
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Process was very well managed by the internal recruiter. Technical rounds of average difficulty and then final rounds with Israeli based managers were strangely confrontational - vague questions with no clarification or context. I would apply again to the company but avoid that particular team if possible.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
SQL statements and Python snippet and peer review exercises.
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Started with an introductory recruiter call, followed by a virtual technical interview. The interview consisted of behavioral and technical parts. Was asked about my motivation for applying to Paypal, previous internship experiences, and a leetcode-style question
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