Process
Talked about experiences, then one Python design question. Had to design code to simulate a board game. Asked to write code as if it was in production. Had to also write unit tests.
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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
3.0
Harsh Culture, Poor Tech, Smart Colleague
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
February 26, 2025
Pros: Lots of smart colleagues to work with. Good compensation.
Cons: Very results-driven finance culture.
Lots of results expected, and you need to navigate extremely dated/poor quality tech.
5.0
Smart, Motivated, Great Team
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
September 9, 2020
Pros: Lots of smart and motivated people.
Cons: nothing I can think of
4.0
Good, not great
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 11, 2024
Pros: - Good benefits
- Good bonuses
- Nice office
Cons: - Company became quite corporate.
- Business-driven development.
- 3.0Harsh Culture, Poor Tech, Smart ColleagueSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesFebruary 26, 2025Pros: Lots of smart colleagues to work with. Good compensation.Cons: Very results-driven finance culture. Lots of results expected, and you need to navigate extremely dated/poor quality tech.
- 5.0Smart, Motivated, Great TeamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesSeptember 9, 2020Pros: Lots of smart and motivated people.Cons: nothing I can think of
- 4.0Good, not greatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 11, 2024Pros: - Good benefits - Good bonuses - Nice officeCons: - Company became quite corporate. - Business-driven development.
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