Is this a finance company or technology company? - Software Architect PayPal Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

<.> No work with moderate salary. You can easily start a side business while working here. <.> Better than average benefits for employees <.> If you are in Braintree/Venmo - things are very dynamic

Cons

<.> Identity crisis - still figuring out whether it is finance company, tech company or call center. If this is a tech company then is this a service company or a product one. <.> archaic technology in the core paypal technology stack <.> Middle management is more of politicians than engineering manager. <.> Team works in silo and they are more interested in "passing the buck" than helping customer. <.> Working more than 4 years makes you almost un-employable

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5.0
May 7, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance. Lot of opportunities to learn

Cons

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2.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, smart people. With new CEO, maybe things will get back

Cons

Been a horrible last 3 years. Non-stop re-offs, new leadership that cut everyone and brought in new people who don’t know anything. No clear priorities, no leadership.

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