Toxic and High Burnout Rate - Principal Software Engineer Capital One Employee Review

1.0
Aug 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not the highest in the industry, but decent offer for first year join contingent on staying for a year.

Cons

Verbally abused as a newcomer because of "cultural differences." You are reminded constantly from day one that your job is at risk. The disposable attitude towards developers leads to most people owning apps that they do not understand, and fear of being fired prevents people from doing proper development. Knowledge transfer is minimal because bringing others to your level means your job is at risk. Stack ranking is to the detriment of the product and development experience. Teamwork is not promoted. Low innovation room on majority of teams. Required to be available off hours and over weekend in addition to normal on-call rotations. In office hours are required, but still you won't be working closely with your team.

Explore other reviews about Capital One

5.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work schedule, work remote or in person

Cons

Corporate ladder climbing environment is very predominant

1.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Environment was good, food was decent, free food at my location (dont know if it was allowed but it was good)

Cons

The rittenhouse location is managed by a tyrant, he is an incredibly toxic man and upper management make it the most unbearable place to work. Andy will ask you to come in on days you're not scheduled, and then hold it over your head if you don't. Talks about employees behind their backs constantly. No respect enforced employees talked about each other all the time and there was even name calling in meetings, management did nothing. Worst place I've ever worked in my life frankly and affected my mental health in the worst way. Glad to be out out of there. The place itself has potential but the management at the Rittenhouse branch and above them is absolutely terrible in every regard.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All