Software Engineer Interview Experience - Waterloo, Ontario
Process
I applied through my university. They asked about me and my projects.
Then, they asked what data structures would be used to implement an Android app's two screens.
I tried to answer despite not knowing Android. The interviewer gave very negative feedback and did not try to help me come to a good solution. He only kept shooting down possible implementations unless it was exactly what he wanted originally.
Questions
Given pictures of two views of an Android app, design a data structure to make it.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Capital One Software Engineer role in Waterloo, Ontario.
Success Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Waterloo, Ontario is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Capital One's Software Engineer interview process in Waterloo, Ontario.
Capital One Work Experiences
- 4.0Good intern environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeWaterloo, Ontario, CanadaJune 20, 2016Pros: Despite being just an intern, I'm given plenty of freedom in how I write my code and what I work with. There's also plenty of people around who are friendly and willing to help me learn anything I don't understand.Cons: In my case, I found that there was a lack of precise direction at the start. I was given instructions on what I should make, but complete freedom in how I do it. While some may enjoy this, as a new intern, this was fairly overwhelming at first.
- 4.0Good Perks, Hybrid WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeCiudad de Mexico, Mexico City, MexicoNovember 7, 2025Pros: Great perks and gifts, good office location.Cons: Hybrid environment, 3 days WFO. Performance review.
- 4.0Good People, Red TapeSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesNovember 7, 2025Pros: Good benefits, culture, compensation, and people.Cons: Red tape, mundane mission, and bad performance review stack ranking
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