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Updated 12 Jun 2025
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A Customer Service Supervisor was asked 2w ago
Q. What were your KPIs?
Ans. 

My KPIs focused on customer satisfaction, response time, and team performance metrics to enhance service quality.

  • Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT): Achieved an average score of 90% through regular feedback surveys.

  • First Response Time: Reduced average response time to under 2 hours, improving customer engagement.

  • Team Performance: Conducted monthly training sessions, resulting in a 15% increase in team efficiency.

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A Senior Engineer was asked 1mo ago
Q. How can you construct a tree of strings from the root to the last child in a HackerRank challenge, given the tree list as an array?
Ans. 

Constructing a tree of strings involves organizing data hierarchically, where each string can have multiple child strings.

  • Define a TreeNode class: Create a class to represent each node in the tree, containing a string value and a list of child nodes.

  • Build the tree: Iterate through the input array, adding each string to the appropriate parent node based on a defined relationship.

  • Example structure: For an input arra...

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A Consultant was asked 1mo ago
Q. Write a program to implement the bubble sort algorithm.
Ans. 

Bubble sort is a simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if needed.

  • Bubble sort works by repeatedly passing through the array and comparing adjacent elements.

  • If the first element is greater than the second, they are swapped. This process is repeated until no swaps are needed.

  • Example: For the array ['apple', 'orange', 'banana'], after one pass, it b...

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A Software Development Manager was asked 2mo ago
Q. Given a linked list, determine if it contains a loop. If a loop exists, find the starting node of the loop.
Ans. 

Detecting a loop in a linked list is crucial for preventing infinite traversal and ensuring efficient memory usage.

  • Floyd's Cycle Detection Algorithm: This algorithm uses two pointers, slow and fast, to traverse the list. If they meet, a loop exists.

  • Time Complexity: The algorithm runs in O(n) time, where n is the number of nodes in the linked list, making it efficient.

  • Space Complexity: It uses O(1) space since it o...

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A Software Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Similar to lc921
Ans. 

The problem involves counting the number of valid parentheses combinations in a string.

  • Use a stack to track opening parentheses and ensure they are matched with closing ones.

  • Count valid pairs as you traverse the string, e.g., '()' is valid, while '(()' is not.

  • Consider edge cases like empty strings or strings with no parentheses.

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A Front end Engineer was asked 3mo ago
Q. System Design - AI powered parking lot
Ans. 

Design an AI-powered parking lot system for efficient space management and user convenience.

  • Utilize sensors and cameras to monitor parking space availability in real-time.

  • Implement a mobile app for users to find, reserve, and pay for parking spots.

  • Use machine learning algorithms to predict peak parking times and optimize space allocation.

  • Integrate with navigation systems to guide users to the nearest available par...

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An Engineering Manager was asked 3mo ago
Q. Design a system that collects all contacts from a mobile phone and allows the user to send invitations to contacts via phone number or email.
Ans. 

Design a system to collect contacts and send invitations via phone or email.

  • Collect contacts using mobile APIs (e.g., Android Contacts API, iOS Contacts Framework).

  • Store contacts in a secure database (e.g., Firebase, AWS DynamoDB).

  • Implement user authentication for privacy (e.g., OAuth, JWT).

  • Create a user interface for selecting contacts and composing invitations.

  • Send invitations via SMS or email using services lik...

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An Engineering Manager was asked 3mo ago
Q. Describe the system design of a circuit breaker.
Ans. 

The system design of a circuit breaker involves determining the appropriate rating, type, and coordination with other protective devices.

  • Consider the voltage and current ratings to select the appropriate circuit breaker

  • Choose between thermal-magnetic, magnetic, or electronic trip units based on the application

  • Ensure proper coordination with upstream and downstream protective devices to prevent nuisance tripping

  • Fac...

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A Customer Executive was asked 4mo ago
Q. What is the best compliment you have received from a customer?
Ans. 

The best complement I received from a customer was for my exceptional problem-solving skills and dedication to providing excellent service.

  • Customer praised my quick response and resolution to their issue

  • Customer appreciated my friendly and helpful attitude

  • Customer mentioned my attention to detail and going above and beyond to assist them

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A Senior Machine Learning Engineer was asked 7mo ago
Q. Implement the KNN algorithm using Python.
Ans. 

KNN algorithm is a simple and effective machine learning algorithm for classification and regression tasks.

  • KNN stands for K-Nearest Neighbors.

  • It is a non-parametric, lazy learning algorithm.

  • Works by finding the K closest training examples in feature space to a given input data point.

  • Classification: Assign the most common class among the K nearest neighbors.

  • Regression: Take the average of the K nearest neighbors' t...

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PayPal Interview Experiences

224 interviews found

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

It was a case study on fraudulent transaction detection

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked to write SQL queries (Simple ones) on the transaction data table. Puzzles and Probability questions were also asked
Round 3 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
  • Q2. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for PayPal Data Analyst 2 interview:
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Revise SQL Concepts and be prepared to answer anything they ask from Resume. Keep Calm and Be yourself.
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
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. EM Round 1 - Introduction General discussions around work experience, working hours, etc. Situation when you had to motivate your team. Brief System Design Question
  • Q2. Round 2: Technical Round Design a System which collects all contacts from your mobile phone, allows you to send invitation to contact (either a phone no or an email)
  • Ans. 

    Design a system to collect contacts and send invitations via phone or email.

    • Collect contacts using mobile APIs (e.g., Android Contacts API, iOS Contacts Framework).

    • Store contacts in a secure database (e.g., Firebase, AWS DynamoDB).

    • Implement user authentication for privacy (e.g., OAuth, JWT).

    • Create a user interface for selecting contacts and composing invitations.

    • Send invitations via SMS or email using services like Twi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Round 3: Technical Coding Question on HackerRank Implement a function getTotalVotes() Implement a function getTotalVotes() 1. Provide a rest API and list of params for querying a database of restaurant and...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I think the competition out there is very high ... also I think I was interviewing for a more junior role than I should have and that might have been a challenge.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Knn algorithm using python
  • Ans. 

    KNN algorithm is a simple and effective machine learning algorithm for classification and regression tasks.

    • KNN stands for K-Nearest Neighbors.

    • It is a non-parametric, lazy learning algorithm.

    • Works by finding the K closest training examples in feature space to a given input data point.

    • Classification: Assign the most common class among the K nearest neighbors.

    • Regression: Take the average of the K nearest neighbors' target...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Some LC problem on suffix and prefix
  • Ans. 

    Understanding prefix and suffix problems in strings is crucial for efficient algorithm design.

    • A prefix is a substring that starts from the beginning of the string. Example: In 'hello', 'he' is a prefix.

    • A suffix is a substring that ends at the end of the string. Example: In 'hello', 'lo' is a suffix.

    • Common problems include finding the longest common prefix or suffix among an array of strings.

    • For example, given ['flower'...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Case study on imbalanced dataset
  • Q2. Evaluation metrics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Data structures and algo. 2 ques were asked in hackerrank

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to System design
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic question related to Spring and Java
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

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Ask about how to implement DQ

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction about yourself
  • Q2. Basic golang questions
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Coding questions on DSA

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well on Golang and they ask only on basic level proficiency. But interviewer is inpatient and unable to listen till we complete our topic.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. SQL Joins and Window functions were asked in Round 1
  • Q2. In subsequent rounds, business aptitude was checked based on CV and Fraud related case studies/diagnosis cases were asked.
  • Q3. Behavioral questions like - Most favoured project till date and why, most frustrating scenario in work space
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic Java related questions, OOPs concepts
  • Q2. Write code for encryption of the code
  • Ans. 

    Encryption of code involves converting plaintext into ciphertext to secure data.

    • Choose a strong encryption algorithm like AES or RSA

    • Generate a key for encryption

    • Encrypt the plaintext using the key and algorithm

    • Store or transmit the ciphertext securely

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Java Related questions, also some system design-related questions
  • Q2. Show the abstraction and write code for function overriding
  • Ans. 

    Abstraction is hiding the implementation details, function overriding is providing a new implementation for a method in a subclass.

    • Abstraction involves hiding the complex implementation details and showing only the necessary features to the user.

    • Function overriding occurs in inheritance when a subclass provides a specific implementation for a method that is already defined in its superclass.

    • Example: Parent class 'Anima...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Normal questions related to projects and work ethics

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Coding test was on HackerRank

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Easy-Medium DSA Questions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked from my resume

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I left in the middle of an interview.
M a self-taught developer. been working really hard, trying to break into tech. Two days ago, I got approached by an hr from this e learning company for an IT role. I was super nervous but also excited because it felt like maybe this is it. The interview was on teams with 9 experienced pros all with degrees and certifications while I had no formal IT background, just self-taught skills. I felt completely out of place. Most of the interviewers were kind and said I could learn on the job. But one person kept throwing back-to-back questions with shady comments after every answer made me feel like I wasn’t good enough. It crushed my confidence About 10 minutes before the interview ended, I panicked. Anxiety took over, so I faked a network issue and left the call. Then I just broke down. I didn’t want to be disrespectful, so I quickly emailed saying I got disconnected. Truth is, I was overwhelmed and felt like a total fraud. I’ve wanted a job in tech for so long.
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How many rounds are there in PayPal interview?
PayPal interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the PayPal interview process are Technical, Coding Test and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for PayPal 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, SQL, Python, Wellness and Backend.
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How long is the PayPal interview process?

The duration of PayPal interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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