Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 10, 2026
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Resume screen, then 2 first round interviews over Zoom.
Highly dependent on the interviewer, I think they can ask whatever they want; some allow AI, some don't.
Afterwards is a super day, but I didn't reach that stage.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 9 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
11%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive56%
Neutral11%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process in New York, New York.
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.
4.0
Exactly what you'd expect
Software Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 2, 2023
Pros: Competitive and prestigious internship, highest pay (one of the highest) for Wall Street CS internships.
Cons: The culture at Citadel is how you'd expect, making it a very good internship but probably not the best career for software engineers.
- 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.
- 4.0Exactly what you'd expectSoftware Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 2, 2023Pros: Competitive and prestigious internship, highest pay (one of the highest) for Wall Street CS internships.Cons: The culture at Citadel is how you'd expect, making it a very good internship but probably not the best career for software engineers.
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