Toxic middle managers and incentive structures
Toxic middle managers and incentive structures
Didn't have to work more than 10-15 hours a week to not get fired.
Expectations are on the floor for individual performance.
If you pay attention, you can pick up a lot of case studies on how not to build software.
Looking back, Capital One was basically a waste of time for me. The performance management system brings out the worst in everyone, and the Director-VP levels are filled with politicians, not technologists. Join Capital One to chill and focus on other aspects of your life, not to learn or earn the big bucks.
The problems are entrenched. Don't just think another reorg will fix them. You need to profoundly change your incentive structures and hire some bold technical leaders.
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The Capital One interview process included a technical exam. Candidates were required to have their camera and microphone on throughout the session. The test involved solving coding challenges under timed conditions, while being monitored for integr
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It's a power day with 4 interviews: Behavioral, Technical, Case Analysis, and System Design. All interviewers have to agree to hire; I failed in one. Interviewers were kind and direct.
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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.
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New York, New York, United StatesSeptember 4, 2025The Capital One interview process included a technical exam. Candidates were required to have their camera and microphone on throughout the session. The test involved solving coding challenges under timed conditions, while being monitored for integr
Senior Software Engineer
New York, New York, United StatesApril 24, 2025It's a power day with 4 interviews: Behavioral, Technical, Case Analysis, and System Design. All interviewers have to agree to hire; I failed in one. Interviewers were kind and direct.
Senor Software Engineer
New York, New York, United StatesFebruary 13, 20251 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.
