Process
I had an appointment with a recruiter for a phone screen, but they never showed up. I emailed to say I was no longer interested, but the recruiter lied about having called and left me a voicemail, which was false. I called them out on it, and they didn't apologize. Instead, they said they could reschedule with me if I wanted.
Very unprofessional and a complete waste of time. They seemed unorganized from the start, and I should have gone with my gut and not moved on in the process.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 201 interview experiences for the Capital One Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
25%
Pass Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive45%
Neutral26%
Negative29%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Capital One's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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
Good Balance, Red Tape
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
July 12, 2023
Pros: Good work-life balance and stuff.
Cons: Lots of red tape and stuff.
4.0
Modern Tech, Dicey Management
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
McLean, Virginia, United States
January 4, 2024
Pros: The tech stack is modern.
The company has a good WLB.
Cons: - Tons of politics.
- Slow regulatory banking environment.
- Your manager can be an asset or a nightmare; really luck of the draw here.
- 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.
- 4.0Good Balance, Red TapeSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJuly 12, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance and stuff.Cons: Lots of red tape and stuff.
- 4.0Modern Tech, Dicey ManagementSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMcLean, Virginia, United StatesJanuary 4, 2024Pros: The tech stack is modern. The company has a good WLB.Cons: - Tons of politics. - Slow regulatory banking environment. - Your manager can be an asset or a nightmare; really luck of the draw here.
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