Process
Introduction with recruiter including motivations, coding round virtually with some CV questions and typical LeetCode-style coding question.
Quite a lot of emphasis on getting the right answer over the thought processes.
Questions
Explain a past project, motivations for applying, leetcode style question.
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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
Good growth opportunity
Software Engineer • Current Employee
August 7, 2022
Pros: Company rewards good performance with significant salary growth.
Cons: People sometimes work on weekends.
3.0
Autonomy And Pay, Stressful Culture
Software Engineer • Current Employee
April 4, 2022
Pros: Full autonomy and a lot of room to grow. Good compensation.
Cons: Stressful office culture and frequent on-calls
4.0
Smart people and fast-paced work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 7, 2021
Pros: - Challenging work
- Smart colleagues
- Meritocracy
Cons: - Can be stressful sometimes
- Sometimes a lack of transparency
- 5.0Good growth opportunitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAugust 7, 2022Pros: Company rewards good performance with significant salary growth.Cons: People sometimes work on weekends.
- 3.0Autonomy And Pay, Stressful CultureSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeApril 4, 2022Pros: Full autonomy and a lot of room to grow. Good compensation.Cons: Stressful office culture and frequent on-calls
- 4.0Smart people and fast-paced workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 7, 2021Pros: - Challenging work - Smart colleagues - MeritocracyCons: - Can be stressful sometimes - Sometimes a lack of transparency
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