Process
After applying, you're sent a reasonably difficult OA, with a scheduled first-round interview a few days after completion.
Interviewers give similar DSA questions, but with less structure.
After a couple weeks, the recruiter invites you to a "superday" (3 interviews).
Questions
Reduce currency transfers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 26 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role.
Success Rate
12%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive58%
Neutral23%
Negative19%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process.
Citadel Work Experiences
3.0
Great pay and smart colleagues but poor work life balance
Software Engineer Intern • Current Employee
New York, NY
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, NY
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 too, so there's a chance the project might not be to your liking.
5.0
Review
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, NY
October 15, 2025
Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early career
Cons: The hours are relatively long
- 3.0Great pay and smart colleagues but poor work life balanceSoftware Engineer Intern • Current EmployeeNew York, NYOctober 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, NYApril 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 too, so there's a chance the project might not be to your liking.
- 5.0ReviewSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYOctober 15, 2025Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early careerCons: The hours are relatively long
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