Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
February 7, 2024
Positive ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Two interviews in Round 1 and two interviews in Round 2.
These were towards the more difficult side of interviews.
Definitely one of the hardest I have come across.
Everyone was very pleasant.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
13%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive30%
Neutral30%
Negative39%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Citadel Work Experiences
3.0
Growth, But No Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 23, 2024
Pros: Lots of opportunities to grow.
Cons: Lack of work-life balance
3.0
Good for 1 year
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, NY
March 12, 2026
Pros: - Good benefits.
- Food.
- Good pay.
- Nice private events.
- Smart people.
- High quality products.
Cons: The environment involved very long hours and was stressful. People got fired without any warning. There was no WLB. Politics were present.
4.0
Good exposure, zero job security
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
May 18, 2023
Pros: Very smart co-workers, good vision, and good PnL.
Cons: Overall, a very stressful environment with no job security.
- 3.0Growth, But No BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 23, 2024Pros: Lots of opportunities to grow.Cons: Lack of work-life balance
- 3.0Good for 1 yearSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, NYMarch 12, 2026Pros: - Good benefits. - Food. - Good pay. - Nice private events. - Smart people. - High quality products.Cons: The environment involved very long hours and was stressful. People got fired without any warning. There was no WLB. Politics were present.
- 4.0Good exposure, zero job securitySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaMay 18, 2023Pros: Very smart co-workers, good vision, and good PnL.Cons: Overall, a very stressful environment with no job security.
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