Software Engineer New Grad Interview Experience - United States
Process
Hard Hackerrank with multiple questions in 40 minutes, phone screen, on site in Chicago. Citadel cares more about knowing fundamentals as opposed to random LeetCode questions, so if you're theoretically inclined the company is a great fit. The recruiter is an absolute pro, and the communication is timely and efficient. Absolutely thrilled to work here.
Questions
Explain the design of a project you've worked on.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer New Grad role in United States.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer New Grad roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer New Grad interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 5.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 15, 2025Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early career.Cons: The hours are relatively long.
- 4.0Good place to learn a tonSite Reliability Engineer • Former EmployeeOctober 13, 2025Pros: A lot of room to grow, learn, and take ownership.Cons: A little bit of difficulty in aligning on the direction of some work.
- 3.0Trading Technology alignedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeptember 19, 2025Pros: Budgets for technology are substantial. If you need the fastest hardware, proprietary tooling, or specialized infrastructure, Citadel won’t cut corners.Cons: Unlike a tech company where you might prototype products with more creative freedom, Citadel’s projects are tightly aligned to trading and business goals. Priorities can shift fast if markets demand it.
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