Process
It was okay. The first round was a coding interview on a coding platform with about four tasks. It was doable.
I had about 70 minutes to finish all the tasks. It was not a time crunch.
Questions
Basic data structures and algorithms
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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
Good Pay, Long Hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Singapore, Singapore
August 30, 2024
Pros: Okay, keep going and earn profit.
Cons: Long working hours and high requirements.
4.0
Good, in general
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
September 11, 2023
Pros: Good in general for growing a career.
Cons: I don't have a specific opinion.
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
- 5.0Good Pay, Long HoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeAugust 30, 2024Pros: Okay, keep going and earn profit.Cons: Long working hours and high requirements.
- 4.0Good, in generalSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesSeptember 11, 2023Pros: Good in general for growing a career.Cons: I don't have a specific opinion.
- 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
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