Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
Process
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 months.
Technical interview with a DSA question. Online coding environment, and you were encouraged to use Python. The interviewer was from the team that I was interviewing for, and there was an expectation that you would not look anything up or use coding assistance.
Questions
The technical question was a Data Structures and Algorithms question of Leetcode Medium, but couched in a way that initially made it seem like a finance question, as it was about balances. There was an expectation that you would be able to implement the required algorithm from memory.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having negative feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Place for Problem SolversSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 26, 2018Pros: You are given a lot of responsibility, fast. Bureaucracy is kept to a minimum. Good compensation & perks.Cons: People expect you to excel, so you will feel a lot of pressure at times. Some people thrive in this kind of environment, but it is not for everybody.
- 1.0Do not joinSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 3, 2021Pros: Money and perks, movie ticketsCons: No WLB. Managements do not care about your growth at all. Finance alpha male wins the game.
- 5.0Very Good EmployeeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomJune 11, 2025Pros: Great place to work, very smart folks.Cons: Can be quite tough, with very high expectations.
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