Process
The coding question is about the Monotone Stack. After the initial attempt, you need to improve the time complexity.
In fact, you'll be required to complete two questions in a 45-minute interview, which feels like a tight time constraint for me.
Questions
Why Citadel?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Developer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Developer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral75%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Developer Intern interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
3.0
Fast-paced and pretty cutthroat
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 15, 2020
Pros: Pay is well above average.
Cons: Tech isn't as advanced as advertised.
Top-down management style.
Work-life balance blows.
Management doesn't care about this at all.
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.
3.0
Good Perks, Bad Management Pawns
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 10, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits, flights, food, gym
Cons: You're just a pawn for management.
- 3.0Fast-paced and pretty cutthroatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 15, 2020Pros: Pay is well above average.Cons: Tech isn't as advanced as advertised. Top-down management style. Work-life balance blows. Management doesn't care about this at all.
- 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.
- 3.0Good Perks, Bad Management PawnsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 10, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, flights, food, gymCons: You're just a pawn for management.
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