Horrible... Seattle office politics - Software Engineer Capital One Employee Review

1.0
Apr 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, work/life balance, besides the bad weeds in the company there are some good people there.

Cons

Politics, people spreading rumors, back stabbing, some directors and leads have no work ethics, annual reviews with stack ranking, some scrum masters are control freak, many processes and formalities just to do your work, you can’t trust people there. Bonuses and total compensation is very low.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Well-run company that knows its values and lives them out. They hire well, and trust people to do their jobs, and people almost always do. Very tech-forward, and adopts the current tech meta quite well.

Cons

Performance management is a double edged sword. It feels intense, but I get why they do it. And helps me reflect on where Im at. Small price to pay

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.

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