Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
First round: 70-minute at-home CodeSignal test. 4 coding questions (easy-medium LeetCode).
Second round: Power Day (in-person/Zoom interview). 1 coding, 1 system design, 1 behavioral, 1 case study. Four hours total.
Questions
Tell me about a time when priorities were changed, and how you handled it.
Tell me about a time when you had to learn something new for a development project.
Tell me about a time when a coworker disagreed with you, and how did you handle it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 12 interview experiences for the Capital One Senior Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Capital One's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Capital One Work Experiences
- 5.0Fast Moving IndustrySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 4, 2025Pros: Capital One is fairly modern for a banking company, as their phrase is "a tech company that does banking." Exciting work, especially with the recent Discover acquisition. Great work-life balance.Cons: I think there is a little bit of truth to the toxicity that comes from many ex-Amazon employees. Pay is not as competitive compared to other tech companies, but again, that is the trade-off for great work-life balance.
- 4.0Overall Good ExperienceSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesDecember 10, 2024Pros: Good experience, good pay, and benefits.Cons: Layoffs are frequent in my experience, unfortunately.
- 4.0Performance-based workplaceSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 21, 2024Pros: There are a lot of resources for developers.Cons: Work-life balance can suffer; your mileage may vary. Your manager may vary.
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