Paypal Interview Feedback
Summary
I completed three technical rounds (theory, system design, low‑level design) and a final Bar Raiser interview at PayPal, but have not received any response after the last round.
Full Experience
I recently completed a 4-month-long interview process with PayPal, and the timeline has been quite unusual. I’m looking for some insight—am I being ghosted, or is this typical for their process?
The Timeline:
Round 1 (DSA/Theory) - Mid-Dec: No actual problem-solving or coding. It was strictly theoretical questions regarding my past work and core CS concepts.
Round 2 (HLD) - Late Dec: System Design for a parking system using AI for automated entry and exit detection.
Round 3 (LLD) - Late Dec: Low-Level Design for a wallet service with multi-currency support, followed by project-specific questions.
The Twist: In mid-January, I received a formal rejection email. However, in the first week of March, they reached out again to schedule a 4th Round (Bar Raiser/Hiring Manager). This round focused primarily on my resume and behavioral questions.
The Current Situation: It has been over two weeks since the Bar Raiser round. I contacted the coordinator who scheduled the interviews, but he told me to contact the initial recruiter who started the process. I emailed that recruiter over a week ago and haven't received a response.
Has anyone else experienced a rejection followed by a callback at PayPal? Does this silence usually mean a final rejection, or is their HR coordination just slow?
YOE - 3
Interview Questions (2)
Parking System Design (AI‑enabled entry/exit detection)
Design a parking system that uses AI to automatically detect vehicle entry and exit, handling typical functionalities such as spot allocation, payment processing, and real‑time availability updates.
Wallet Service Low‑Level Design (Multi‑currency support)
Provide a low‑level design for a digital wallet service that supports multiple currencies, including considerations for transaction handling, currency conversion, data storage, and security.