A good place to start, but not to stay. - Software Engineering Manager Capital One Employee Review

3.0
29 Apr 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A great place to intern or start your career due to its great management and technology rotation programs. Lots of great learning opportunities to pick up relevant skills. In most lines of business, the company's tech stack is pretty modern. The company is also fully invested in transitioning into the cloud, and makes plenty of learning resources available. Competitive salary relative to other commercial banks, especially for entry-level positions. Above average benefits: health care, life insurance, parental leave, stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, FSA, and a FANTASTIC 401k.

Cons

There is a substantial level of politics and nepotism within the senior and executive ranks, and the effects of that are apparent. Reorganizations and departures at the VP+ level are a common occurrence, and you will find managers who possess no technical background leading engineering teams. Stack ranking and all of the arguments and backstabbing that ensues. Uncompetitive salary relative to technology companies recruiting for the same engineering talent. Don't expect to receive any substantial amount of equity (RSUs or options) unless you're going into mid to senior-level management. You have to stay at the company for 2 years before that fantastic 401k vests.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay can be decent compared to GovCon. Some people are a pleasure to work with. Other non-pay related incentives.

Cons

Never heard more nonsensical topics during meetings; people sharing their sexual preferences, flaunting overly dramatic personal lifestyle decisions, diversity to the point of failure, etc. Hearing the term "white guilt" in a professional setting was, well, pretty unprofessional. Stack ranking for performance reviews is a mess. Someone has to have an "F" regardless of their performance because that is what their line of business is allotted. Be prepared to be held responsible for actions any Sr Leadership would just sweep under the rug under their own circumstances. If a manager doesn't like you, regardless of your productivity, you're toast unless you're able to find another LoB to support. HR / AR are just a check in the box and will most likely point you from one to the other and back again without resolving any issues. You'll find yourself curious as to what leadership does as they continue to scrape managerial responsibilities from their plate, to yours. Last but certainly not least; you may find yourself working hard on a project; nights and weekends, just in case that work life balance is feeling a little too perfect. Fret not, someone will surely assist in taking credit for the hard work you've put in. I'm sure none of these things will happen to you, though. Best of luck!

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