PayPal General Intern Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 65 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at PayPal.
PayPal
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a great process. Company Managers and recruiters are nice. They asked my goals after I graduate and how i would integrate PayPal culture while navigating school. Make sure to ask questions at the end on what their expectations are for you, and what daily task consist of.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your post-graduation goals and how would you integrate PayPal culture while navigating school?
PayPal
AI/ML Intern
Intern Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
The interview process involved several rounds focusing on data processing using Numpy and SQL, as well as DSA coding skills. There was also an in-depth discussion about the projects undertaken. Knowledge of modern AI/ML techniques, including Transformers and LSTM, was assessed.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you elaborate on the projects you've worked on and their implementation details?
- What is your understanding of AI/ML models and techniques?
- Do you have knowledge of modern AI/ML techniques like Transformers and LSTM?
PayPal
Intern
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Coding Behavioral
Standard interview process with 2 rounds. First round was DSA and resume deep dive (technical), second round was the interview with hiring managers (behavioral). The first round confirms that the candidate has the necessary technical foundation and problem-solving ability required for the role. The second round ensures that the candidate can integrate well into the team and the broader organization, aligning with the company’s values and work culture.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me about a project you felt particularly enthusiastic about and explain the reasons behind your passion?
PayPal General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from PayPal interview reports.
“How would you find a loop in a linked list and determine its starting point?”
Read reports →“Can you design a system to count words in a document?”
Read reports →“What do AR and AP stand for and what are they?”
Read reports →“In your own words, what is a decision tree model?”
Read reports →“Could you write a program to determine if a given string is a palindrome, and also explain the approach you took?”
Read report →“How would you test a variable on a landing page?”
Read report →“Can you solve a simple SQL question using basic functions, similar to those found in Excel?”
Read report →“Can you describe the inner workings of the Expedia website?”
Read report →“What do you like to do in your free time?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 65 PayPal interview reports.