Good WLB, Stingy Comp - Software Engineer PayPal Employee Review

4.0
22 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- very very good WLB - PTO is unlimited and actually encouraged (I don't feel restricted) - work is very manageable - people are generally very nice

Cons

- Comp is subpar, really brings your motivation down - Not a politics free company - Managers are very very hit or miss - Overall pay adjustments, bonuses, etc feel extremely stingy. Clearly software engineers aren't as valued here compared to other companies - Career growth is limited, I'm going to promote by getting hired elsewhere - RSUs sinking like the titanic you're basically trading top tech company pay for a very nice WLB

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5.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Good work life balance. Lot of opportunities to learn

Cons

Company is in transition mode

2.0
26 Jun 2026
Recommend
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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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