Process
The interview went well. It was a four-round interview.
I'm not sure why I was rejected.
My code went well, my behavioral assessment went well, and my review went well. I was a little weak on system design, which might be the reason I wasn't selected.
Still, I'm not sure why.
Questions
coding behaviour review system design
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 14 interview experiences for the Capital One Sr. Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
29%
Pass Rate
Capital One's interview process for their Sr. Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive57%
Neutral21%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Capital One's Sr. Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Capital One Work Experiences
5.0
So far, no complaints
Sr. Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 17, 2023
Pros: Benefits, people, WLB. Compensation, fringe benefits.
Cons: Performance management is something always on my mind.
2.0
Interesting Projects, Terrible Management
Sr. Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 5, 2025
Pros: Good 401(k) match
Reasonable hours
Interesting projects
Cons: Ridiculous management churn: expect at least two managers a year.
Forced distribution on bi-yearly reviews, because it's not possible for everyone on a team to be a strong performer.
A definite weed-out process for first-year associates. Once you make it through the first year, you'll be fine, but lots of people don't.
If management kills a project, someone on the team will get a failing review, no matter how strong their work is.
Sometimes unpleasant teammates.
3.0
Pretty good. Not great
Sr. Software Engineer • Current Employee
Richmond, Virginia, United States
September 26, 2024
Pros: Good pay. Most engineering teams don't track PTO, so it's kind of like unlimited PTO.
Cons: Very competitive performance management that stacks peers against each other. This makes it hard to relax and support one another; most people are out there for themselves. Leadership is also more concerned about looking good themselves.
Furthermore, bereavement leave sucks. They just increased it to two weeks, but even that isn't enough in some cases.
- 5.0So far, no complaintsSr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 17, 2023Pros: Benefits, people, WLB. Compensation, fringe benefits.Cons: Performance management is something always on my mind.
- 2.0Interesting Projects, Terrible ManagementSr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 5, 2025Pros: Good 401(k) match Reasonable hours Interesting projectsCons: Ridiculous management churn: expect at least two managers a year. Forced distribution on bi-yearly reviews, because it's not possible for everyone on a team to be a strong performer. A definite weed-out process for first-year associates. Once you make it through the first year, you'll be fine, but lots of people don't. If management kills a project, someone on the team will get a failing review, no matter how strong their work is. Sometimes unpleasant teammates.
- 3.0Pretty good. Not greatSr. Software Engineer • Current EmployeeRichmond, Virginia, United StatesSeptember 26, 2024Pros: Good pay. Most engineering teams don't track PTO, so it's kind of like unlimited PTO.Cons: Very competitive performance management that stacks peers against each other. This makes it hard to relax and support one another; most people are out there for themselves. Leadership is also more concerned about looking good themselves. Furthermore, bereavement leave sucks. They just increased it to two weeks, but even that isn't enough in some cases.
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