Process
I applied online.
AI-assisted first round interview. Interviewers asked class design questions:
- Design an override system for a trading system.
- Design a puzzle piece and then an assemble function given a list of these pieces.
Questions were fairly vague and interviewers were looking for what you would do with a lot of freedom.
Questions
Design an override system for a trading system. What considerations need to be made for one?
Design a puzzle piece and then an assemble function given a list of these pieces.
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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
Challenging but rewarding
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
December 10, 2020
Pros: Working on some of the most exciting and challenging problems.
Usually, good teamwork and opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility.
It seems the culture has really changed over the past 2-3 years.
Cons: Some days can be long hours, but not as extreme as some people make out.
- 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.
- 5.0Challenging but rewardingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesDecember 10, 2020Pros: Working on some of the most exciting and challenging problems. Usually, good teamwork and opportunities to grow and take on more responsibility. It seems the culture has really changed over the past 2-3 years.Cons: Some days can be long hours, but not as extreme as some people make out.
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