Process
The initial phone screening by a non-technical recruiter was followed by another technical recruiter call, each lasting around 30 minutes.
The technical phone interview was approximately 50 minutes long and of average-to-easy difficulty. I began to notice that the individuals there seemed more interested in discussing their work (which they appeared to believe was unique or cutting-edge) than in genuinely assessing the candidate.
The in-person interview confirmed this impression. They are utilizing technology that is 5-6 years old but, fueled by their hedge fund's capital, they perceive it as innovative. Only one or two of the interviewers seemed rational and humble enough to be worth working with. The rest were clearly drinking the Kool-Aid. This was particularly concerning during the interaction with a PhD, whom I believe was a director.
Stay away.
Questions
How would you accelerate the deployment of virtual hosts in our environment?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel Engineering role in United States.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Engineering roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Citadel's Engineering interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 5.0Good place to workEngineering • Current EmployeeApril 27, 2021Pros: talented colleagues, action-oriented, and trusting.Cons: Narrow focus. Your career is in your own hands.
- 5.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early career.Cons: The hours are relatively long.
- 4.0Good place to learn a tonSite Reliability Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 13, 2025Pros: A lot of room to grow, learn, and take ownership.Cons: A little bit of difficulty in aligning on the direction of some work.
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