Process
Very tough LeetCode-style challenge.
I recommend looking at the hard LeetCode algorithmic challenges. I was stuck on the coding portion for a long time. Nothing about time complexity, space complexity, or Big O notation.
Questions
A difficult LeetCode problem was asked.
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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
Smart colleagues, driven environment
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
April 8, 2021
Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.
Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
5.0
Great Place for Problem Solvers
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
March 26, 2018
Pros: You are given a lot of responsibility, fast. Bureaucracy is kept to a minimum. Good compensation & perks.
Cons: People expect you to excel, so you will feel a lot of pressure at times.
Some people thrive in this kind of environment, but it is not for everybody.
1.0
This company forces employees to go back to the office when there are 2000 coronavirus cases in Illinois
Software Engineer • Current Employee
September 8, 2020
Pros: Decent salary, but that is all.
Cons: Everyone knows how coronavirus can hurt people if they are unluckily infected.
Some patients get permanent damage to their bodies, and almost 200,000 people have died in the US.
BUT, this company is forcing employees to go back to the office!
- 5.0Smart colleagues, driven environmentSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesApril 8, 2021Pros: In the past, I've worked in a lot of different environments and generally found that people are either friendly OR competent. In my experience, my colleagues at Citadel are (as a rule) both, which makes it a great place to work. Having colleagues that set the bar high helps me strive to grow in my own skillset.Cons: A very fast-paced environment where everyone has more work on their to-do list than will ever get done. You have to be careful to manage the workload properly to avoid burnout.
- 5.0Great Place for Problem SolversSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesMarch 26, 2018Pros: You are given a lot of responsibility, fast. Bureaucracy is kept to a minimum. Good compensation & perks.Cons: People expect you to excel, so you will feel a lot of pressure at times. Some people thrive in this kind of environment, but it is not for everybody.
- 1.0This company forces employees to go back to the office when there are 2000 coronavirus cases in IllinoisSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeptember 8, 2020Pros: Decent salary, but that is all.Cons: Everyone knows how coronavirus can hurt people if they are unluckily infected. Some patients get permanent damage to their bodies, and almost 200,000 people have died in the US. BUT, this company is forcing employees to go back to the office!
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