Software Development Engineer (SDE) Interview Experience - Canada
September 26, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interviewers were quite nice and respectful. I had two interviewers: one main interviewer and one who just observed.
I was asked an OOP question. It wasn't too difficult, somewhat similar to a LeetCode question, but I hadn't encountered it before, so I missed a lot of edge cases.
Questions
What is the most impactful work you have done?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel Software Development Engineer (SDE) role in Canada.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Development Engineer (SDE) roles in Canada is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
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Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Development Engineer (SDE) interview process in Canada.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Good place to work
Software Development Engineer (SDE) • Current Employee
Hong Kong
March 19, 2026
Pros: High pay, fast-paced, and good benefits.
Cons: There is not much work-life balance.
4.0
Good Work, Known Downsides
Distinguished Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
April 28, 2024
Pros: Great work and benefits if you’re cut out for it.
Cons: The well-known ones apply.
4.0
Good People, Tough Wlb
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
January 12, 2021
Pros: Great environment with good people.
Cons: WLB tough at times, but not too bad.
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Development Engineer (SDE) • Current EmployeeHong KongMarch 19, 2026Pros: High pay, fast-paced, and good benefits.Cons: There is not much work-life balance.
- 4.0Good Work, Known DownsidesDistinguished Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomApril 28, 2024Pros: Great work and benefits if you’re cut out for it.Cons: The well-known ones apply.
- 4.0Good People, Tough WlbSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesJanuary 12, 2021Pros: Great environment with good people.Cons: WLB tough at times, but not too bad.
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