Software Engineer Interview Experience - Chicago, Illinois
Process
One phone screen with a manager who assessed my skills, fit, and gaps. The manager decided to fly me in for an interview.
I met with the same manager and three engineers. The feedback was that I had mentioned a skill gap, so there was no offer. I had established that gap during the initial screen and on my resume.
I did like the first-class flights, though.
Questions
Write the code for a producer/consumer.
Write the code for a multi-reader/single-writer lock.
Design a stock price quoter.
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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
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Chicago, Illinois is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Chicago, Illinois.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 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.
- 5.0Challenging Tech, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 15, 2023Pros: challenging projects. Commitment to invest in technology.Cons: Can be long hours; strong focus on results.
- 5.0Overall good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 3, 2016Pros: Everything is deployed really quickly, so there's a quick turnaround time on projects. There is potential to make a big impact if you can take on the work.Cons: Some technologies used are outdated, and because there is such a quick turnaround time on projects, employees can sometimes use that as an excuse to write subpar code.
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