Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - Egypt
November 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first 10 minutes were for an introduction and a walk-through of my resume.
Then, I was asked one LeetCode medium Citadel-tagged question. I was asked to write the solution in C++ and then there were many follow-ups.
The interview was easy overall.
Questions
One medium LeetCode tagged question.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role in Egypt.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in Egypt is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process in Egypt.
Citadel Work Experiences
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.
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.
5.0
A challenging place to work with a lot to learn
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 6, 2016
Pros: Citadel is a challenging place to work at, with a lot of opportunities to learn.
The projects that you will work on will often have high impact and visibility.
Cons: There is some bureaucracy in the IT organization, and some of the technology is outdated.
- 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.
- 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.
- 5.0A challenging place to work with a lot to learnSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 6, 2016Pros: Citadel is a challenging place to work at, with a lot of opportunities to learn. The projects that you will work on will often have high impact and visibility.Cons: There is some bureaucracy in the IT organization, and some of the technology is outdated.
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