Software Engineering Interview Experience - United States
December 20, 2021
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Started through the Capital One SES Program, which qualifies you for a final round interview.
Power Day:
- 3 interviews (Behavioral, Case, Technical)
- Technical: Data structures and algorithms, whiteboarding.
Fairly standard interview process.
Questions
Tell me about a personal project you've worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Capital One Software Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
63%
Pass Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Software Engineering roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Capital One's Software Engineering interview process in United States.
Capital One Work Experiences
3.0
Balance Amidst Big Changes
Software Engineering • Current Employee
McLean, Virginia, United States
November 27, 2023
Pros: A decent work-life balance
Cons: Going through a large shift in... a lot of things... right now.
1.0
Avoid Capital One if you are an ethnic candidate; it's not worth your time
Software Engineering • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
August 26, 2021
Pros: Good for grads or interns to join in the UK, then after a few years, go for better salary outside.
Cons: Avoid Capital One if you are an ethnic candidate; it's not worth your time finding your way out of a system that is working against you.
There are limited opportunities to grow high up.
There is a culture of privilege. In the majority of low performer cases, ethnic minorities are at the receiving end, resulting in talented people choosing to leave.
There is a very high attrition rate of ethnic minorities in Capital One UK.
5.0
Great work culture with supportive people
Software Engineering • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 12, 2021
Pros: CEO Fairbank is great! Really enjoyed my relaxed work experience.
Cons: A little bit too relaxed at times.
- 3.0Balance Amidst Big ChangesSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeMcLean, Virginia, United StatesNovember 27, 2023Pros: A decent work-life balanceCons: Going through a large shift in... a lot of things... right now.
- 1.0Avoid Capital One if you are an ethnic candidate; it's not worth your timeSoftware Engineering • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomAugust 26, 2021Pros: Good for grads or interns to join in the UK, then after a few years, go for better salary outside.Cons: Avoid Capital One if you are an ethnic candidate; it's not worth your time finding your way out of a system that is working against you. There are limited opportunities to grow high up. There is a culture of privilege. In the majority of low performer cases, ethnic minorities are at the receiving end, resulting in talented people choosing to leave. There is a very high attrition rate of ethnic minorities in Capital One UK.
- 5.0Great work culture with supportive peopleSoftware Engineering • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 12, 2021Pros: CEO Fairbank is great! Really enjoyed my relaxed work experience.Cons: A little bit too relaxed at times.
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