Process
Got two questions in the initial coding round. It was a HackerRank coding challenge. Both questions were of medium difficulty. I was able to pass all the test cases for both questions.
Questions
Graph question based on DFS
Behavioral questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 126 interview experiences for the Citadel Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive37%
Neutral44%
Negative20%
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
5.0
Great place to work at
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 7, 2021
Pros: Super smart colleagues, great challenges.
Cons: Working hours may be a bit too long.
5.0
Good company with lots of perks
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 19, 2025
Pros: Good pay and lots of perks.
Cons: Too much work and tons of layoffs
5.0
Smart colleagues, driven environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 8, 2021
Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.
Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
- 5.0Great place to work atSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 7, 2021Pros: Super smart colleagues, great challenges.Cons: Working hours may be a bit too long.
- 5.0Good company with lots of perksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 19, 2025Pros: Good pay and lots of perks.Cons: Too much work and tons of layoffs
- 5.0Smart colleagues, driven environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
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