Process
I applied online. The process took 1 week.
First round with 2 * 45 min technical interview:
- first one is a deep resume project grill, asking in depth about a start up i founded
- second one asked a typical leetcode problem bfs to validate a maze
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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
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.
3.0
Boring Tasks, Good Pay
Software Development Intern • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 27, 2023
Pros: Good pay within the industry (not comparing to top-tier firms).
Cons: Boring tasks & lots of firefighting.
Company performance does not trickle down to software engineers.
- 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.
- 3.0Boring Tasks, Good PaySoftware Development Intern • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 27, 2023Pros: Good pay within the industry (not comparing to top-tier firms).Cons: Boring tasks & lots of firefighting. Company performance does not trickle down to software engineers.
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