Process
The interview was with one of their engineers. They started by telling me about themselves and the position.
They asked me a coding question.
At the end, they let me ask them a couple of questions.
The interviewer was super helpful and nice.
Questions
Asked me which language I wanted to complete the coding question in.
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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.
5.0
You get well compensated for the work you take on
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 2, 2021
Pros: Good management
Good compensation
Lots of upside
Cons: High stress.
Requires autonomy.
High turnover.
Bad work-life balance.
- 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.
- 5.0You get well compensated for the work you take onSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 2, 2021Pros: Good management Good compensation Lots of upsideCons: High stress. Requires autonomy. High turnover. Bad work-life balance.
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