Process
The interview is an online assessment with two problems on HackerRank. You must write your answers within 75 minutes. Descriptions and sample test cases are provided for each problem.
Questions
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Disk Space Analysis
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Prime Factor Visitation
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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
1.0
Disappointing Experience with Poor Work-Life Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
March 3, 2025
Pros: High compensation, smart colleagues, access to top-tier technology.
Cons: Toxic work culture, unrealistic expectations, poor work-life balance, lack of support from management, and a high burnout rate.
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.
3.0
Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hours
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Chicago, Illinois, United States
November 20, 2021
Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.
Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
- 1.0Disappointing Experience with Poor Work-Life BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesMarch 3, 2025Pros: High compensation, smart colleagues, access to top-tier technology.Cons: Toxic work culture, unrealistic expectations, poor work-life balance, lack of support from management, and a high burnout rate.
- 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.
- 3.0Great pay and opportunities in sacrifice for hoursSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeChicago, Illinois, United StatesNovember 20, 2021Pros: Citadel offers great pay and benefits.Cons: You are expected to work very long hours.
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