Talknology and definitely not a Technology company - Lead Engineer Capital One Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Base Pay & Benefits, Resources at your disposal, like Mac, AWS and exposure every enterprise software you can imagine as a techie.

Cons

I've worked in technology companies all my life before joining C1 and trust me, there's not a single trait in this company to qualify remotely as tech company. * So called, distinguished engineers who hardly codes * Too much politics with way too many CBS walking around thriving on Here-say technique. Lies and un-ethical behavior during appraisal/calibrations * Awesome vision from top management but missed opportunity because of too many C grade players in middle management who believes in cronies culture

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Pros

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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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