I'm just finishing up a SWE Internship at PayPal with a return offer. Is it okay to ask my manager to refer me to a Associate Product Manager level instead of a Software Engineer?
You can always ask though. Ask what the process looks like and decide. But accepting a return offer is likely the wise decision gere.
Most entry level product managers are from Stanford for UBberk. Otherwise you’ll have to go the grinding route: Eng degree then switch to product management
I'm an international student, what are my chances of breaking into PM?
Don’t switch before you know what you’re getting into. Your training as an engineer will not prepare you for a role as a PM at PayPal or almost other companies.
You will probably have to re-interview. Internships are intended to assess you for a particular role.
Agreed! Take the SWE and then switch. Your profile will be better suited for APM then. Switch within a year.
Did this and don't regret it now! Thanks