Process
The interviewer was very polite and flexible.
The question was on DFS, and the interviewer was helpful.
Study your math concepts as well.
Some of my friends interviewing here also mentioned some logic puzzles.
Questions
Q: DFS problem similar to maxIslands on LeetCode.
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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
You get well compensated for the work you take on
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 2, 2021
Pros: Good management
Good compensation
Lots of upside
Cons: High stress.
Requires autonomy.
High turnover.
Bad work-life balance.
4.0
Good comp, boring work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 27, 2019
Pros: Good company.
Meritocracy (and less bureaucracy).
Cons: Quality of work is poor.
Free lunch is so-so.
3.0
Good Perks, Bad Management Pawns
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
May 10, 2025
Pros: Good pay, benefits, flights, food, gym
Cons: You're just a pawn for management.
- 5.0You get well compensated for the work you take onSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 2, 2021Pros: Good management Good compensation Lots of upsideCons: High stress. Requires autonomy. High turnover. Bad work-life balance.
- 4.0Good comp, boring workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 27, 2019Pros: Good company. Meritocracy (and less bureaucracy).Cons: Quality of work is poor. Free lunch is so-so.
- 3.0Good Perks, Bad Management PawnsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomMay 10, 2025Pros: Good pay, benefits, flights, food, gymCons: You're just a pawn for management.
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