Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Process
I applied for the role on December 1, 2023, and received the Citadel Software Engineering Campus Assessment invitation (OA) on December 2, 2023.
This is the first screening round, which consists of two coding questions conducted via HackerRank. If you are selected, you will move towards other tech rounds.
Interview Time: 1 hour
Questions
1st Question: Leetcode Hard. Link: https://leetcode.com/problems/binary-tree-maximum-path-sum/
2nd Question: Identical to Leetcode Medium. Link: https://leetcode.com/problems/minimum-domino-rotations-for-equal-row/
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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