Process
I applied through a recruiter.
I was reached out to by a recruiter to interview for a contractor position on a trading team. The question they asked was strange and had nothing to do with the position.
Questions
Convert a string to an int without using Java library.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 178 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role.
Success Rate
7%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive37%
Neutral42%
Negative21%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Challenging Tech, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 15, 2023
Pros: challenging projects.
Commitment to invest in technology.
Cons: Can be long hours; strong focus on results.
5.0
Smart colleagues, driven environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 8, 2021
Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.
Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
5.0
Overall good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 3, 2016
Pros: Everything is deployed really quickly, so there's a quick turnaround time on projects. There is potential to make a big impact if you can take on the work.
Cons: Some technologies used are outdated, and because there is such a quick turnaround time on projects, employees can sometimes use that as an excuse to write subpar code.
- 5.0Challenging Tech, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 15, 2023Pros: challenging projects. Commitment to invest in technology.Cons: Can be long hours; strong focus on results.
- 5.0Smart colleagues, driven environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
- 5.0Overall good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 3, 2016Pros: Everything is deployed really quickly, so there's a quick turnaround time on projects. There is potential to make a big impact if you can take on the work.Cons: Some technologies used are outdated, and because there is such a quick turnaround time on projects, employees can sometimes use that as an excuse to write subpar code.
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