Process
Third-party recruiter.
Technical phone screen with a software engineer.
Was invited to do an onsite but declined due to having better competing offers and also not getting a great impression of the engineering organization. I had read bad reviews here (for example, about silos), and the interviewer was not able to address them in a way that could convince me that the organization had improved.
Questions
Question about server architecture
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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
Citadel's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having good feelings for Citadel's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Citadel Work Experiences
- 4.0Bloated with Project Managers and PMOsSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJanuary 24, 2021Pros: Great company, great work, challenging problems, visionary Founder!Cons: Recently, there has been a bloating of the Project Managers and PMO office.
- 2.0Awful work-life balance, pay stagnatesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 14, 2022Pros: Good pay compared to FAANG, though less than other firms in the industry.Cons: Awful work-life balance. Most people work 55+ hours, and many work over 70. The bonus goes into Ken's pocket, and compensation tends to stagnate over time.
- 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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