Process
I was sent a HackerRank technical interview to complete in 90 minutes.
I answered one out of two questions correctly.
The questions were very math-heavy.
I received an email back a few days later.
Questions
Deeply mathematical coding interview 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
3.0
Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 20, 2021
Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.
Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
3.0
Decent pay, long hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 23, 2024
Pros: Good benefits and very smart, hardworking coworkers. Citadel is among the best in their field.
Cons: As an engineer, you and your work are more of a cost center for the business, and not a priority. Work-life balance is not a priority (which is fair).
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.
- 3.0Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 20, 2021Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
- 3.0Decent pay, long hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 23, 2024Pros: Good benefits and very smart, hardworking coworkers. Citadel is among the best in their field.Cons: As an engineer, you and your work are more of a cost center for the business, and not a priority. Work-life balance is not a priority (which is fair).
- 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.
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