Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 13, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
1 round - phone screen 2 - CodeSignal assessment (LeetCode style) 3 - Hiring Manager Zoom call 4 - 4-hour Power Day
I was declined after the 3rd round, so I haven't had a chance to go over the Power Day.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Capital One Senior Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
22%
Pass Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral22%
Negative39%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Capital One's Senior Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Capital One Work Experiences
4.0
6 months in and it still doesn't feel like I work for a bank
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 16, 2016
Pros: Capital One's Technology department is young, diverse, and very tech-forward. It feels as current with the tech scene as any startup I've worked in—from the open office culture to the product development methodologies to the actual tech stacks we use.
I also very much appreciate their hiring process, which focuses as much on your character and chemistry with your potential teammates as your technical chops. I enjoy the people I work with now even more than close friends whose companies I've worked for in the past.
Cons: Capital One's non-tech departments have a little ideological catching up to do. Not a lot, but some.
There's definitely a gap in understanding between the agile/lean methodology of the tech department and the more numerical timeline-/goal-oriented mentality of the company at large.
Luckily, it's not a conflict or a war—just a difference in backgrounds. One that I believe can (and will) be overcome with more communication between the two.
4.0
Great culture, problems with leadership
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 6, 2025
Pros: Capital One has a great collaborative culture.
Cons: There is little transparency around the promotion process, and it can be very political.
4.0
Great Wlf, Slow Bank Policies
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 21, 2023
Pros: Good WLF and really cares for the health of employees.
Cons: Slow moving at times because of bank policies.
- 4.06 months in and it still doesn't feel like I work for a bankSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 16, 2016Pros: Capital One's Technology department is young, diverse, and very tech-forward. It feels as current with the tech scene as any startup I've worked in—from the open office culture to the product development methodologies to the actual tech stacks we use. I also very much appreciate their hiring process, which focuses as much on your character and chemistry with your potential teammates as your technical chops. I enjoy the people I work with now even more than close friends whose companies I've worked for in the past.Cons: Capital One's non-tech departments have a little ideological catching up to do. Not a lot, but some. There's definitely a gap in understanding between the agile/lean methodology of the tech department and the more numerical timeline-/goal-oriented mentality of the company at large. Luckily, it's not a conflict or a war—just a difference in backgrounds. One that I believe can (and will) be overcome with more communication between the two.
- 4.0Great culture, problems with leadershipSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 6, 2025Pros: Capital One has a great collaborative culture.Cons: There is little transparency around the promotion process, and it can be very political.
- 4.0Great Wlf, Slow Bank PoliciesSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 21, 2023Pros: Good WLF and really cares for the health of employees.Cons: Slow moving at times because of bank policies.
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