Software Engineer Interview Experience - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Process
I applied through the campus career services page and was called for an on-campus interview. The interviewer jumped straight to coding questions, without any warm-up whatsoever. I basically entered the room and was given the first coding question, which was kind of nerve-wracking. Also, the interviewer wasn't really helpful when I came across some roadblocks in my approach. He instead chose to look at his phone during these times.
Questions
- How to reverse a linked list
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel Software Engineer role in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Success Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 4.0Competitive culture, fast-paced, well-managedSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMay 7, 2020Pros: Well managed, free food, and good benefits.Cons: Time-demanding and sometimes highly stressful.
- 5.0Talented colleagues and great benefitsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaJanuary 18, 2025Pros: Talented colleagues who are always willing to help, great insurance coverage.Cons: Work-life balance is not so good sometimes.
- 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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