Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
December 1, 2008
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Citadel seemed to have very specific skill and experience objectives.
If you match, you're in luck. Otherwise, expect to be dismissed summarily.
The interviewer was pleasant enough, but he seemed to lose interest as it became apparent that I was not into any of the niches he was looking for.
Questions
When was the last time you programmed?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in Chicago, Illinois.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Impactful work, tough problems, fast-paced environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 14, 2019
Pros: A ton of challenging problems along the entire stack--you are not pigeonholed.
Daily production code releases pushing out new features.
Hard work is rewarded very well.
Cons: Not ideal if you are looking for an easy 9-5 software job. This firm will push your limits.
3.0
Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 20, 2021
Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.
Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
5.0
Smart colleagues, driven environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 8, 2021
Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.
Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
- 5.0Impactful work, tough problems, fast-paced environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 14, 2019Pros: A ton of challenging problems along the entire stack--you are not pigeonholed. Daily production code releases pushing out new features. Hard work is rewarded very well.Cons: Not ideal if you are looking for an easy 9-5 software job. This firm will push your limits.
- 3.0Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 20, 2021Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
- 5.0Smart colleagues, driven environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
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