C++ Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 24, 2026
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Got an OA quite quickly. I liked the question that they asked in the OA. Did not ever hear back because I did not pass all the test cases, though, which is fine.
Questions
Optimize a function for concurrency
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel C++ Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their C++ Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's C++ Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Citadel Work Experiences
2.0
Awful work-life balance, pay stagnates
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 14, 2022
Pros: Good pay compared to FAANG, though less than other firms in the industry.
Cons: Awful work-life balance. Most people work 55+ hours, and many work over 70.
The bonus goes into Ken's pocket, and compensation tends to stagnate over time.
3.0
Fast-paced, Stressful, But Impactful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 3, 2023
Pros: * Fast-paced
* Measurable impact
* Good compensation
Cons: * Stressful
* Shifting priorities
* Poor work-life balance
5.0
Good perks, good career development, longer hours than normal big tech SWE
Software Engineering Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 25, 2021
Pros: In-person internship, great perks (like going to the Four Seasons in FL).
Cons: Iffy WLB, but not unreasonable.
- 2.0Awful work-life balance, pay stagnatesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2022Pros: Good pay compared to FAANG, though less than other firms in the industry.Cons: Awful work-life balance. Most people work 55+ hours, and many work over 70. The bonus goes into Ken's pocket, and compensation tends to stagnate over time.
- 3.0Fast-paced, Stressful, But ImpactfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 3, 2023Pros: * Fast-paced * Measurable impact * Good compensationCons: * Stressful * Shifting priorities * Poor work-life balance
- 5.0Good perks, good career development, longer hours than normal big tech SWESoftware Engineering Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 25, 2021Pros: In-person internship, great perks (like going to the Four Seasons in FL).Cons: Iffy WLB, but not unreasonable.
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