Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
September 1, 2020
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The first stage is CV evaluation.
The next stage is a coding quiz. If you pass it, there is a screening interview with the HR department.
The quiz was fairly easy. It consisted of three problems:
- Sorting
- Graph search
- Binary search
Questions
Why do you deserve to be hired by the company?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in London, the United Kingdom is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process in London, United Kingdom.
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
Great place to work, great compensation
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
June 3, 2025
Pros: Great Comp
Great progression for those who want it.
Treats employees well
Cons: Depending on the team, it can be very stressful and grueling.
- 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.
- 5.0Great place to work, great compensationSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 3, 2025Pros: Great Comp Great progression for those who want it. Treats employees wellCons: Depending on the team, it can be very stressful and grueling.
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