Process
Code question on HackerRank via phone, requiring compilation and passing unit tests. Allowed programming in a chosen language, with quick and correct answers expected. Overall, a cordial experience with the interviewer.
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
4.0
Summer at Citadel was hard but interesting
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
August 27, 2017
Pros: Challenging problems that were very interesting.
Cons: Expectations were high, according to management.
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.
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.
- 4.0Summer at Citadel was hard but interestingSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesAugust 27, 2017Pros: Challenging problems that were very interesting.Cons: Expectations were high, according to management.
- 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.
- 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.
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