Software Engineer Intern Interview Experience - New York, New York
October 1, 2025
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
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 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
Smart Team, Long Hours
Software Engineer(Internship) • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 5, 2023
Pros: + Good pay.
+ Coworkers are generally very intelligent, creating a very motivating environment.
Cons: - Work/life balance is very hard; will need to work many hours.
- 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.
- 4.0Smart Team, Long HoursSoftware Engineer(Internship) • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 5, 2023Pros: + Good pay. + Coworkers are generally very intelligent, creating a very motivating environment.Cons: - Work/life balance is very hard; will need to work many hours.
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