Process
They gave me two interviews, and both focused on object-oriented programming, requiring me to build a class and implement several different functions within that class to solve the given problems.
Questions
Create a class that can help find items with values between [low, high].
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 34 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role.
Success Rate
9%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive59%
Neutral26%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process.
Citadel Work Experiences
4.0
Really Good Experience
Software Engineer Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
April 29, 2021
Pros: The internship program is among the best, if not the best in the entire country.
There are an amazing number of perks, swag, and other benefits provided to interns.
They prioritize your development as an engineer.
Cons: You are matched with the project you are assigned to, so there's a chance the project might not be to your liking.
3.0
Great pay and smart colleagues, but poor work-life balance
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 2, 2022
Pros: High compensation that matches performance.
You'll always be technically challenged.
Colleagues are all highly driven people.
Cons: Engineers work an average of 50-60 hours a week.
5.0
Good company with lots of perks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 19, 2025
Pros: Good pay and lots of perks.
Cons: Too much work and tons of layoffs
- 4.0Really Good ExperienceSoftware Engineer Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 29, 2021Pros: The internship program is among the best, if not the best in the entire country. There are an amazing number of perks, swag, and other benefits provided to interns. They prioritize your development as an engineer.Cons: You are matched with the project you are assigned to, so there's a chance the project might not be to your liking.
- 3.0Great pay and smart colleagues, but poor work-life balanceSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 2, 2022Pros: High compensation that matches performance. You'll always be technically challenged. Colleagues are all highly driven people.Cons: Engineers work an average of 50-60 hours a week.
- 5.0Good company with lots of perksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 19, 2025Pros: Good pay and lots of perks.Cons: Too much work and tons of layoffs
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