Software Engineer Interview Experience - Singapore River, Singapore
September 1, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
4 rounds of interviews in total. Mostly language-agnostic questions, some algorithm questions, and some system design questions. The role was for a desk-aligned engineer, which mainly used Python and seemed to require long working hours.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Citadel Software Engineer role in Singapore River, Singapore.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Singapore River, Singapore is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral100%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in Singapore River, Singapore.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Review
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, NY
October 15, 2025
Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early career
Cons: The hours are relatively long
3.0
Trading Technology aligned
Software Engineer • Former Employee
September 19, 2025
Pros: 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.
3.0
Good pay, uninteresting work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
September 4, 2025
Pros: Good pay and perks of the company
Cons: Experience varies based on team that you are on, bad culture, boring work
- 5.0ReviewSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, NYOctober 15, 2025Pros: Good pay. Challenging projects for early careerCons: The hours are relatively long
- 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.
- 3.0Good pay, uninteresting workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYSeptember 4, 2025Pros: Good pay and perks of the companyCons: Experience varies based on team that you are on, bad culture, boring work
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