Process
Online Assessment first.
The OA includes basic questions about machine learning.
Two months later, there is a phone interview with one interviewer.
Then, an onsite with 4 interviewers. Questions include technical questions and project experience.
Questions
They asked about your project experience.
Locks in operating systems.
Questions about trees.
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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
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.
5.0
A software technology company in the hedge fund business
Software Development Lead • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 20, 2021
Pros: IT is empowered and treated as equal by most business leaders. This culture is invigorating for those in the software engineering field within the financial services industry.
Employees are hardworking and compensated well above market rate. The hierarchy is pretty flat. Your compensation can keep growing, but your title might not.
Cons: A high-pressure environment could get stressful for some and lead to scapegoating others.
- 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.
- 5.0A software technology company in the hedge fund businessSoftware Development Lead • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 20, 2021Pros: IT is empowered and treated as equal by most business leaders. This culture is invigorating for those in the software engineering field within the financial services industry. Employees are hardworking and compensated well above market rate. The hierarchy is pretty flat. Your compensation can keep growing, but your title might not.Cons: A high-pressure environment could get stressful for some and lead to scapegoating others.
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