Process
The interview process includes:
- Recruiter screen
- Two coding rounds
- One system design round
The system design round will focus on the finance industry, so knowledge of financial instruments, etc., is helpful.
The recruiter is helpful throughout the process and will provide material to review before each interview.
Questions
Design a financial instrument trading system. How will you ensure atomicity, consistency, etc.?
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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
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, undefined, United Kingdom
December 31, 2021
Pros: A lot of learnings.
Cons: - tough culture
- up and out principle
4.0
New grad review
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
October 30, 2024
Pros: Pay is nice; work is interesting for some people.
Cons: Working hours are long; expect at least 50 per week.
4.0
Good, not great
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England, United Kingdom
October 11, 2024
Pros: - Good benefits
- Good bonuses
- Nice office
Cons: - Company became quite corporate.
- Business-driven development.
- 3.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, undefined, United KingdomDecember 31, 2021Pros: A lot of learnings.Cons: - tough culture - up and out principle
- 4.0New grad reviewSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesOctober 30, 2024Pros: Pay is nice; work is interesting for some people.Cons: Working hours are long; expect at least 50 per week.
- 4.0Good, not greatSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, England, United KingdomOctober 11, 2024Pros: - Good benefits - Good bonuses - Nice officeCons: - Company became quite corporate. - Business-driven development.
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