Process
One round of online coding interview.
Four rounds of pair programming (standard LeetCode questions) with colleagues from four offices: Sydney, Hong Kong, London, and New York.
This was very time-consuming as we needed to schedule across four different time zones.
Questions
Standard leet code questions.
Four rounds of pair programming.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive29%
Neutral57%
Negative14%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong.
Citadel Work Experiences
3.0
Fast-paced, Stressful, But Impactful
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 3, 2023
Pros: * Fast-paced
* Measurable impact
* Good compensation
Cons: * Stressful
* Shifting priorities
* Poor work-life balance
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.
2.0
Awful work-life balance, pay stagnates
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 14, 2022
Pros: Good pay compared to FAANG, though less than other firms in the industry.
Cons: Awful work-life balance. Most people work 55+ hours, and many work over 70.
The bonus goes into Ken's pocket, and compensation tends to stagnate over time.
- 3.0Fast-paced, Stressful, But ImpactfulSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 3, 2023Pros: * Fast-paced * Measurable impact * Good compensationCons: * Stressful * Shifting priorities * Poor work-life balance
- 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.
- 2.0Awful work-life balance, pay stagnatesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2022Pros: Good pay compared to FAANG, though less than other firms in the industry.Cons: Awful work-life balance. Most people work 55+ hours, and many work over 70. The bonus goes into Ken's pocket, and compensation tends to stagnate over time.
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