Process
Died at the first round. Really difficult, some dynamic programming questions already killed me. Won't apply for this position next time.
May consider quantitative trading or quantitative research next time.
Before the interview was the online assessment, which was also very hard.
Questions
Dynamic Programming.
Like the ones on Leetcode.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer Intern role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer Intern roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral25%
Negative15%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer Intern interview process in United States.
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.
4.0
Good comp, good people, bad WLB
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, NY
February 10, 2026
Pros: Good comp, and the smartest people I've had the pleasure to work with.
Cons: Bad WLB. They make you work for your comp, which is fair.
Not much room for career growth. Both college hires and external hires are expected to perform at the same high bar, but once you get in, there's no room for promotion unless you enter the managerial track.
- 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.
- 4.0Good comp, good people, bad WLBSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYFebruary 10, 2026Pros: Good comp, and the smartest people I've had the pleasure to work with.Cons: Bad WLB. They make you work for your comp, which is fair. Not much room for career growth. Both college hires and external hires are expected to perform at the same high bar, but once you get in, there's no room for promotion unless you enter the managerial track.
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